Description
Salad Supreme Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring rotini pasta, colorful vegetables, creamy cheese, and a tangy zesty Italian dressing. This crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, and casual weeknight meals. The McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning adds the perfect burst of flavor that elevates this simple dish into something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2/3 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 1/2 tbsp McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning
- 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
Instructions
- Boil the rotini pasta according to the package directions.
- Chop the vegetables: cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, onion, and bell pepper.
- After boiling, rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Add the zesty Italian dressing and Salad Supreme Seasoning. Mix well to combine.
- Optional: Let the salad cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For the best flavor, make this salad a day ahead to allow the ingredients to marinate in the dressing.
- Use rotini pasta for the best texture and flavor absorption, but you can also substitute with other pasta shapes like fusilli or penne.
- Ensure the pasta is completely cooled before mixing with the vegetables to prevent the cheese from melting.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add some jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the pasta with gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg