The mother of all PASTA SALADS, easy (my way) | That party pasta salad recipe that's always a hit!

Let me show you how I make the mother of all pasta salads. Prepare the best pasta salad with this quick and effortless recipe. A great addition to your next gathering. This Italian-style pasta salad is the one that is always a hit when I take to parties. Whether you make for dinner, the next day or a party, this is gonna be good!
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INGREDIENTS
12 oz Rotini Pasta
1 to 1 1/2 cups Italian dressing
4 oz mini pepperoni
3 oz salami
8 oz mozzarella pearls
1 cucumber
6 oz to 8oz grape tomatoes
1/4 medium red onion
3 oz black olives
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tsp dry Italian herb blend
1 crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
Cold Italian Pasta Salad
The best Italian Pasta salad EASY

[@emilybh6255]

If you are going to have it the next day, it is better to wait to add the tomatoes to just before you are going to serve it or at least the same day you serve it. Otherwise they get mushy.

Yes! That's an excellent tip. 👏🏼

[@catmip]

I use whole grape tomatoes so they don’t get mushy.

[@christianoliver3572]

Is it weird that I like it when the tomatoes are macerated in with the rest of the salad? Just asking....

[@conniesisco6468]

@@christianoliver3572I love it that way as well! I even marinate my tomatoes in the fridge for several hours before making Tomato Burrata Salad.

[@christianoliver3572]

@@conniesisco6468 I live down here in Corpus Christi and grow all kinds of tomatoes almost year round. I cut grape tomatoes in half, make a simple vinaigrette with olive oil, red wine or 4 yo DOCG balsamic vinegar, mustard, and finely cut garlic or shallot. Let that marinate overnight then toss that in with fresh greens the next day. It's the best salad you'll have.

[@lashortyislabonita623]

That’s delicious… Making it tomorrow for Super Bowl Sunday..

[@sandyrice3559]

OMGosh Angelica! This is almost identical to my recipe! I leave out the black olives because my husband cannot stand them, and I use Wishbone Robusto Italian dressing. Everything else is the same, and you're absolutely right, it's the best pasta salad EVER!

[@Cheryl-em1ed]

Use my secret black seedless hrapes........

[@plsmh3933]

One of my favorite pasta bowls. Delicious ❤👍🏾

[@Emily-tr3fs]

I make this pasta salad with Greek salad dressing but I chop the red onions first and then add them to a bowl with the dressing and let the onions soak while I prepare everything else. It takes that harsh bite out of the red onions but leaves the flavor.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Love Love Black Olives 🫒

[@nayakiabates8814]

Looks amazing.. can’t wait to try it out. I totally agree with the tri color just hits different 😂😂💕💕

[@CarpeDiem-ii5fu]

I like your idea of pasta salad. Definitely trying it

[@vickihunt5580]

I could eat the whole bowl 😋 I recently found Goya brand black olives at my HEB. Great brand, much deeper olive flavor.

[@cdsentone3832]

If you want to pump up the volume on the flavor you can take a little bit of the dressing along with the dry spices and toss the pasta with them right after draining and before spreading on the baking sheet to cool. As it cools the pasta will absorb the dressing and flavors from the spices. The oil in the dressing will also make the pasta less sticky/clumpy when it comes time to mix everything together.

[@Sharibaby80]

I could probably eat a VAT of pasta salad. Literally my fave food since I was a little girl. Thank you!!

[@hawaiibound62]

My grandmother always rinsed with cold water. It stops the pasta from cooking further. Then lay it on the pan to dry.

[@deborahramirez3445]

I like to add McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning. It's very similar to all of the same seasonings Angelica uses. This salad is so delicious.

[@Razo20]

How is it with that dressing?!

[@kristen1245]

I'm 56 and have watched many many food tutorials...not only is this recipe the bomb, but you are very pleasant and sweet to show new beginners everything they need to know..very simple and easy directions ..I'm subscribing and liked !!!

[@elizabethtrihub9041]

I'm going to be a hit with this salad at our next fellowship!! TY

[@susantaulli6580]

I always use the Good Seasons Zesty Italian dressing packet and use olive oil.

[@lucymaty4545]

Tip: instead of letting the pasta cool on the pan, rinse with cold water immediately when draining to prevent pasta from overcooking 👍

[@michellenelson6888]

I have put blanched broccoli, sliced grllied chicken, grilled shrimp and roasted brussel spouts in my pasta salads, but my favorite is blanched/ roasted asparagus, artichoke hearts, and sauteed spinach!! If you want protein wuthout the meat, use garbanzo and kidney beans. That's what's so great about pasta salads, you can clean the fridge out and make it with what you got!!! I do agree, tri color rotini is the best, but my daughter loves tri colored cheese tortellini . It's such a versatile dish. I've even mixed in a little mayo to the dressing for a creamy texture. 😊

[@darniataylor7749]

This is one of my favorite pasta salads. My daughter doesn't like fresh tomatoes, so we use sun dried tomatoes instead. It's delicious either way.

[@christianoliver3572]

Grow your own. Grow several varieties of heirlooms if you can. Tomatoes can be grown somehow in just about any American household.

[@delilahtrujillo5154]

Yummy..im making it for our potluck at work..thank you

[@AshaRN9]

Yum!!!! I love the Olive Garden dressing for pasta salad!!

[@coniff3]

I also use Olive Garden dressing in my pasta salad! It's so good, like it was made for pasta salad. Great video, I like the small pepperonis going in my salad next time!

[@jhenniceamorrow5936]

Just in time for an upcoming potluck! Sounds yummy. Thank you!

[@cyndesonnier8033]

Try Kalamata olives next time you make this salad. They are delicious and will definitely have an Italian flare. I make a very similar salad too. Yours looks delicious.

[@avagrego3195]

Nice voice and manner - no screaming is a relief. Recipe is also nice

[@PatriciaNicely-hu5uh]

Hi Angelica. I just made this pasta salad. It is so delicious! I just put the salad into the fridge. Amazingly I was able to find the Olive Garden Dressing at Target. It is almost 1:00 am in Hawaii. I have been thinking about making this for awhile. I had all the ingredients so I went for it. Mozzarella pearls are the Bomb.🤣Love and blessings from Hawaii❤️🙏🌺❤️

[@sandrarubio4734]

That's mine and my family's favorite pasta and dressing, it's so good 😋 try it with broccoli and feta, it gives it such a great flavor too!

[@joshmoose8039]

Girl, I have an amazing pasta salad recipe too, and when that Olive Garden dressing came out, I knew it was gonna be good. That stuff just works SO WELL for pasta salads.

[@benicio1967]

Thank you so much for sharing this! This will be the one I will use from here on out. You can’t beat this. Excellent!!!

[@reneelopez902]

I was trying to find a good pasta salad recipe today. Thank you thank you. I’ll use your recipe instead of the one I found

[@1jmass]

Mine is similar with a few variations. I have recently started using Olive Garden Parmesan Ranch dressing, but I don’t add Parm cheese. In addition to the tomato, I add broccoli and small cut up carrots for additional veggies and crunch. Try sprinkling slivered almonds on top just before serving. As you would say, “So good!”.

[@kathy2940]

I bring cukes in separate container. Some people dont like them plus they get weepy. Cant wait to make it. YUM!

[@hollygriffin8701]

Ohh that looks so delicious 😋!!

[@enjoy7024]

I love how you make things easy!

[@carries2173]

I’ve been making this pasta salad for 20 years and it’s always a hit. I agree that Olive Garden dressing is the way to go but if I didn’t have any, I’ve used any Italian dressing I’ve had on hand. I’ve also tried string cheese cut into bite size pieces and I’ve also used shrimp as my protein. Another veg is jarred mushrooms. As someone mentioned earlier, if you are making this in advance, the tomatoes will get soft. So will the cucumbers. I think it’s best that the salad sits at least 4 hours, if not overnight so that the pasta can absorb some of the dressing, then add your tomatoes and cucumber.

[@highonimmi]

Im in love with that recipe. Subbed.

Thank you! 😃🙌🏼

[@chellagirl3664]

I make a pasta salad just like this, but I use cheese tortellini in place of the regular pasta. It is fabulous! It can be used as a side dish or a main meal.

[@nicoleedwards7257]

Great tip, will try!

[@kateslippers8289]

Looks delicious and easy to make. Have been away from youtube for awhile so nice to see you again Angelica.

[@Sarsahhh]

I used to binge watch you pre pandemic. I rediscovered you now. Your recipes are so up my alley. I'm coming back mama!

[@Kingkongfunkymonkey]

Just looking at this lady I know she can cook I be making her recipes for couple years now no disappointments

[@nanettespencer1812]

Gosh, it’s so beautiful too!

[@m.martinez167]

Yum!! That's the best way to make pasta salad!

[@user-ht6go3mc3i]

Looks great mama your the best 🤩🥰👍🏽🌹🤗💞

[@bbgirl6741]

Very colorful yummy looking pasta 👍🏼

[@LauraJ-rz9qt]

Thanks for a great pasta salad recipie. This one would be sufficient for a meal in itself.

[@tracydimond3759]

I'm sitting here making black eye peas with hamhocks and neck bones, and cornbread; but i'm drooling over that pasta salad. 😍😄

[@pambundren9833]

Very delicious 😋 looks absolutely amazing and delicious 😋😋😋

[@christineh7997]

I make this pasta salad and folks love it. Low fat Zesty Italian dressing works well too in this dish. I know it is said not to rinse pasta, but I have too. I rinse it to remove excess starch. I drain the pasta very well. I don’t have a problem with my sauces and seasonings clinging to my rinsed pasta.

[@lettiegrant9447]

How beautiful and colorful it is .Looks delicious. I'll be making it.😊👍

[@tamaraarmstrong3091]

I love your recipes!

[@dulzebunny2003]

Wow looks so good and so easy to make. I will definitely make this next time i go to a party. Thank you! I love watching your videos, you explain everything so well.💖😊

[@melissaoakley1466]

I’m making this tomorrow. It looks awesome! Thanks!

[@melissaoakley1466]

I made this today! Absolutely delicious!

[@tammiemacon4069]

That pasta salad looks delicious 😋😋

[@jonathansongco4302]

Tasty.

[@amyfu2047]

My favourite pasta salad is made with cheese tortellini, and I add chopped artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, and olives. I mix it with greek dressing with feta. Sometimes I add some chopped salami or whatever I have on hand.

[@christinea3686]

YUM-Ooo

[@kaiju_k5042]

This is such a nice thing to make to have amazing leftovers in the fridge, a gift that keeps on giving. You know your tomorrow self will thank you :P

[@aprilreed1274]

Looks very delicious!😋😋😋😋😋

[@bw5762]

Thanks for inspiring me to get back in the kitchen and cook. You and your husband are a great cooking team.

[@jenniferhansen3622]

That looks amazing!

[@Jojo01171]

I love when people bring pasta to a party or a gathering, it’s a necessity lol

[@ImTheNumber12]

This is how I make it most of the time and I think it’s perfect but I also like to swap in feta cheese (or feta & grated parm), diced peperoncini, and diced green olives. Pasta salad is super nostalgic to me, like a staple food.

[@CarpeDiem-ii5fu]

Made this for dinner a few days ago. It's really good. We enjoyed it very much. The only sub we made was green olives instead of black olives.

[@Michelle-Gx3jq]

Looks delicious 🙃

[@megmariee8215]

I’m obsessed with making this now so thank you. 😂 It’s just sooo good and a million times better than that weird pasta salad from the deli!

[@sinepari9160]

This woman knows her stuff!

[@Nefertiti0403]

The olive garden dressing is also one of my favorites

[@johnieboi3613]

Yummy 😋😋😋

[@christined2634]

Yummmmm!

[@MissExclusive4]

This looks delicious!

[@sdaval735]

I make this salad with same dressing and vegetables but I use calamata olives and feta cheese, game changer! Love your channel ❤️

[@robinvarnadoe8429]

That looks delicious, will definitely try it minus the tomatoes, love Olive Garden dressing!

[@toddschrenk]

add mild banana pepper rings some Claussen pickle chunks for added flavor

[@virginiabarrientos165]

Thank you,the salad looks delicious. I’m going to make it.

[@terrencetwohig7547]

Been making this for years but the Parmesan n garlic bread twists is a very welcome addition, thank you Mam, I love it

[@krisa7910]

I seriously love pasta salad so thank you for this, it looks amazing! Store bought garlic twists are super delicious too ❤

[@mshill2406]

This looks wonderful!

[@normalindacontreras8976]

❤❤Love it, Thx ..SuperBowl Salad...Yesss

[@michelewesthuis9940]

I heard someone says once, that you should run cold water in the sink as you’re draining hot pasta. Better for your sink pipes.

[@cathybrown4102]

My plumber recommended that as well

[@sweetliz]

Omg yes I need this 😊❤

[@sherrienale9974]

I always use Barilla Campanelle pasta...The " trumpet flower's " hold the dressing nicely...You're salad looked quite delicious

[@virginiaphillips5217]

Looks wonderful. Can hardly wait to try it.

[@brideofchrist_777]

Prepared this for hubby and me. It's zesty and delicious. Love the red pepper flakes and parmesan 😍🤤😍 hubby loves it!!

[@cyberwil08]

I have been looking everywhere here, on KZbin for this recipe. Thank you so much! It looks VERY good.

[@misspomerol]

Grazie/gracias mamma !

[@zengirl43]

Love antipasti. Your recipe sounds great. I add artichoke hearts cut up. Otherwise mine is the same and I too use Olive Garden dressing.

[@cakebatter550]

I love artichokes that are pickled

[@lynneb620]

Looks delicious ! Love how colorful it is !

[@TheMJPhoenix]

Ok adding the mozzarella pearls next time! This is the way I do my pasta salad too!!! Really love your videos 🥰 Thanks!!!

[@Cheryl-em1ed]

I love your ultimate pasta salad❤I also have a most tasty padta salad that everyone wants my recipe.Glad to know there are fellow Awesome most excellent pasta salad makers besides me🎉

[@laurelburton187]

I’m going to have to try this. Looks so good.

[@loripretti843]

That looks and sounds Absolutely Delicious!!! I love pasta salads the next day!!! They marinate well with the pasta!!! God Bless Us All!!!

[@khswild]

Made this just recently...it was perfect and huge hit. I did add artichoke hearts. Suuuuuper yummy.

[@Nuisance_Bear]

artichoke hearts are lowkey goated in pasta salad. criminally underused.

[@user-df2ml7yd5r]

😋Yummy! I love pasta anything Thanks for sharing

[@gerribearden9290]

I made this salad today and both my Son and I loved it! Thank you Angelica for your wonderful recipes, we ❤ You! 🥰

[@vickiefinney6073]

My sister in-law makes this and she uses cut up string cheese. This salad is SO GOOD 😋😋😋 🥗

[@elanmackey7892]

Try Kalamata olives next time🥰

[@abbylynn8872]

I add all the olives and capers. Like an unmade olive tapenade

[@myco_kowboy4206]

I am bringing this to my family Easter gathering tomorrow. It turned out super delicious. Thanks for the video

[@veronicaskoch3757]

I can listen all day but need the visual, EXCELLENT!! My family will go bonkers ❤

[@KelvinsKitchen]

Wow, Angelica, this recipe video is an absolute game-changer! Your 'Mother of all Pasta Salads' is not only visually stunning but also incredibly mouthwatering. I love how you walk us through each step with such clarity and enthusiasm, making it feel like we're right there with you in the kitchen. Your choice of ingredients is spot-on, and the way you effortlessly combine flavors and textures is pure culinary genius. I can practically taste the vibrant freshness of the veggies, the savory goodness of the meats, and the creamy richness of the mozzarella pearls just by watching! And that tip about reviving the salad with extra Italian dressing for the next day? Genius! Thank you for sharing this gem of a recipe with us. I can't wait to recreate it for my next gathering - I know it'll be a hit! Keep those amazing recipes coming, Angelica. You're a true culinary inspiration! 🍝🥗👩‍🍳

[@watsonspuzzle]

It looks delicious.