This salad supreme pasta salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Loaded with fresh veggies, colorful pasta, and the bold flavor of McCormick Salad Supreme seasoning, it's the perfect summer pasta salad. Tossed in a tangy, semi-homemade Italian dressing, this easy recipe is great for potlucks, BBQs, or meal prep.
2.7 oz.packets of Italian dressing seasoning mixsuch as Good Seasons
1/2cupwhite vinegar
1/2cupwater
2/3cup olive oil avocado oil works, too
1tbspDijon mustard
1tspsugar
1/4cupParmesan cheese, gratedplus more for sprinkling
For the pasta salad
16 oz.multicolored rotini pasta
23.8 oz. cans of sliced olives
1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
1cupdiced cucumber, diced
1medium red bell pepper, diced
1medium green bell pepper, diced
3tbspMcCormicks Salad Supreme seasoning buy on Amazon
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse to stop the cooking. Cool completely.
Make the dressing: While the pasta is cooking, make the dressing. Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl or medium-sized jar (these mason jars work great!), and whisk or shake until the dressing ingredients are well combined.
Assemble the salad: Add the cooled pasta, olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers to a large bowl. Drizzle on the dressing, add the Salad Supreme and toss well to combine. Add freshly ground black pepper and more Parmesan cheese to the top. Cover and refrigerate for an hour or so (optional).
Notes
Notes & Tips
Make ahead tip: This pasta salad can be made a day in advance. Assemble the pasta salad and keep the dressing separate. Drizzle on the dressing and shake on the Salad Supreme right before you're ready to serve.
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. I like to reserve a bit of the dressing to spruce up leftovers. The pasta can soak up a lot of the dressing as it sits in the fridge.