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Rogliano's Simple Pasta Salad with tri-color rotini, cucumber, tomatoes, black olives, and Italian dressing
Veronica Wilson

Rogliano's Simple Pasta Salad

An easy chilled Italian pasta salad with tri-color rotini, cucumber, grape tomatoes, black olives, and Rogliano's Authentic Italian Dressing. Chill the pasta before the final dressing for the brightest flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounce box tri-color rotini
  • 1 large cucumber cut into chunks
  • 1/2 package grape tomatoes
  • 1 can black olives drained
  • 1/2 bottle, plus more to taste Rogliano's Authentic Italian Dressing start with 1/2 bottle and add more to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
    12 ounce box tri-color rotini
  2. Drain the pasta and let it cool.
    12 ounce box tri-color rotini
  3. Toss the cooled pasta with a small amount of Rogliano's dressing to keep it from sticking.
    12 ounce box tri-color rotini, 1/2 bottle, plus more to taste Rogliano's Authentic Italian Dressing
  4. Add cucumber, tomatoes, and olives.
    1 large cucumber, 1/2 package grape tomatoes, 1 can black olives
  5. Toss with additional dressing to taste.
    1/2 bottle, plus more to taste Rogliano's Authentic Italian Dressing
  6. Add pepperoni, cheese, or extra vegetables if desired.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

Best texture tip: Cook, drain, and chill the pasta completely before adding the full amount of dressing. Cold pasta keeps the dressing on the surface instead of letting it soak in.
Event prep option: For parties, cook and chill the pasta ahead of time, keep the vegetables cold, and toss everything with the final dressing shortly before the event starts. The salad stays fresher, brighter, and glossier.
Pepperoni, cheese, and additional vegetables are optional add-ins.