Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini Summer Pasta Salad
Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini Summer Pasta Salad
45 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Pesto Sauce
- Pork/Sausage
- Short
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This quick Tri-Color Rotini summer pasta salad will be the highlight of your next picnic.
Summer Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
Delight in this tasty pesto pasta salad recipe that is sure to please all your summer picnic revelers! A delectable combination of flavors like rustic basil pesto, green onion, dry salami, and fresh mozzarella make this pasta salad recipe one you'll make again and again.
Pasta Salad Recipes

Ingredients
Serves 6
1 | Box Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini |
3 | Tablespoons Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto |
1 | Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
2 | Tablespoons Garlic Parmesan Vinaigrette OR Italian Dressing |
1 | 7- oz. Package of Italian Dry Salami, Small, Diced |
3 | Cups Romaine lettuce, Shredded |
1 | Bunch Green Onion, Sliced Thin |
3 | Plum Tomatoes, Diced |
1 | 8- oz. Package Fresh Marella, Drained |
To Taste | Salt and pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the directions, but drain one minute short of required cooking time.
Step 2
Toss the pasta with olive oil and place on a sheet tray to cool down.
Step 3
Once the pasta is cool, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss to combine.
Step 4
Let the salad rest for approximately 30 minutes so all the flavors can combine.

Tri-Color Rotini
A colorful version of a pasta salad favorite, Tri-Color Rotini means "colorful twists" and are two-inch lengths of thick screw-like pasta from Northern Italy. The shape was inspired by children, since they are fun to eat and pair well with a wide variety of sauces.
Barilla® Tri-Color Rotini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Tri-Color Rotini
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box