Pasta Salad with Provolone

Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Pasta Salad with Provolone is a must-have dish for potlucks, picnics, or easy weeknight dinners. Tender rotini pasta is perfectly cooked and tossed with creamy provolone cheese cubes, juicy grape tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy kalamata olives, and crunchy red bell pepper, creating a refreshing medley of textures in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic ties everything together, while fresh parsley adds a delightful pop of herbaceous flavor. Quick to prep and simple to assemble, this chilled pasta salad is not only visually stunning but also a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish packed with wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz dry rotini pasta
• 8 oz provolone cheese, cubed
• 1.5 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. This typically takes 8–10 minutes.

Step 3

Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, provolone cheese cubes, halved grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced kalamata olives, diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables in the mixing bowl. Toss well to combine and ensure everything is coated evenly.

Step 7

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad one final toss and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1389.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2928.9

Total Fat 147.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 189.0mg	0%
Sodium 5147.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 303.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 105.9g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 1886.4mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 2433.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.9%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 40.9%