Potluck Perfect Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Heading to a big family function is one of the best parts of summer weekends. I love summer picnics and potlucks and the chance to enjoy a delicious meal outside. I love taking a pasta salad because it’s loved by all ages – from little kids to the grandparents! Plus, any leftovers are most delicious for lunch the next day.

If you are heading to a family function, looking for a large salad or just love leftovers this Potluck Perfect Italian Pasta Salad Recipe is perfectly delicious. Looking for a gluten free pasta salad – check out this BLT Pasta Salad and our list of 101 Barbecue Recipes.

Potluck Perfect Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

Box of Rotini Pasta
2 cups of sliced cherry tomatoes
2 cups baby arugula
100 g of light feta cheese chopped or crumbled
6 – 7 basil leaves

Dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tbsp Club House Garlic Plus Seasoning One Step (or garlic powder)
1 tbsp Grainy Mustard
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper

Directions: 

Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water
Pour dressing over pasta and toss.
Add tomatoes, basil, arugula and feta.
Toss to combine. Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
Toss just before serving.

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Potluck Perfect Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

A delicious pasta salad large enough to feed a crowd! you will love that it keeps well in the fridge and is perfect for a potluck, BBQ or make it once and enjoy all week. 

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: 16 servings

Author: Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel

Ingredients

• Box of Rotini Pasta
• 2 cups of sliced cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups baby arugula
• 100 g of light feta cheese chopped or crumbled
• 6 - 7 basil leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Club House Garlic Plus Seasoning One Step or garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Grainy Mustard
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water
2. Pour dressing over pasta and toss.
3. Add tomatoes, basil, arugula and feta.
4. Toss to combine. Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
5. Toss just before serving.

The dressing of this salad is light with a hint of garlic. The dressing and salad only gets better the longer it marinades. It is the taste of summer in a salad!

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