Rotini Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is perfect for entertaining, picnics, potlucks, or just every day at home. The flavors are fresh, delicious, and perfect for a flavorful lunch, or dinner side.

📝 Ingredients

• 16 oz rotini pasta ((1 box))
• 4 oz cheddar cheese (cubed)
• 4 oz mozzarella cheese (cubed)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
• 8 oz pepperoni slices (quartered)
• 1 cup Italian dressing ((see note))
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta per package directions. Drain pasta and run under cold water, then place pasta in a large bowl.
2. 2While the pasta is cooking prep the remaining ingredients. When it is done, mix in the cheese, peppers, tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, and basil.
3. 3Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. 4Serve immediately or chill, then toss before serving. Enjoy!