How to Make the Best and Easiest Zesty Pasta Salad

Zesty and Delicious! This Pasta Salad is so easy, yummy, and versatile! You can eat it for lunch or dinner as a delicious side to your main entree. It’s made of 4 different kinds of cheese, and fresh veggies, and is sure to be a win at any family gathering (game night, sports party, birthday, and holidays). It’s super quick and pairs well with wings, burgers, fish, and steak. Just grab your fork and dig on in!

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How to Make the Best and Easiest Zesty Pasta Salad

Author: Catherine William Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: American, International Cuisine Courses: Appetizer, Breakfast & Brunch, Healthy Options, Lunch & Dinn Din, Video Tutorial

Difficulty: Easy Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 oz Tri-Color Rotini Pasta
• 1 cup petite medley snacking tomatoes (Chopped)
• ³⁄₄ cup English Cucumber (Chopped)
• ¹⁄₂ cup green olives (Chopped)
• ¹⁄₄ cup Red onions
• 1 cup Arugula (Save a little for garnishing)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vermont sharp white cheddar (Cubed)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Gouda Cheese (Cubed)
• cup Mild Cheddar Cheese (Cubed)
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Zesty Italian Dressing
• cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Chop up all veggies and season with salt and pepper to taste
2. Prep cheeses; cut in cubes if you bought cheese blocks
3. Boil noodles according to package instructions, drain in commander, and do not rinse; set to the side for 2-3 minutes
4. Add Noddles to large mixing bowl
5. Fold in veggies and cheese cubes
6. Fold in Italian dressing and salt and pepper to taste
7. Garnish with arugula and grated Parmesan cheese

Notes

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