Salad Supreme Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad is my go-to summertime side dish anytime we have a BBQ cookout, picnic or a potluck to attend. This Salad Supreme Pasta Salad Recipe is the ultimate pasta salad recipe because of the delicious flavors and how easy it is to make.

If you like making pasta salad as much as I do then you will love Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, Orzo Pasta Salad, Greek Pasta Salad and Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad.

What is Salad Supreme Pasta Salad?

Salad Supreme Pasta Salad is a twist on a classic recipe. The secret ingredients is McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning and zesty Italian Dressing.

The combination of these two ingredients mixed with fresh vegetables and pasta makes this pasta salad a must at any occasion. You will love how easy this pasta salad is and the many substitutions that can be made to make it your own.

Ingredients

• Rotini Pasta – Substitute the Rotini Pasta with Penne or fusilli pasta. Use what you prefer.
• Cucumber, chopped – I use a classic cucumber but an English Cucumber or baby cucumbers can be used.
• Grape Tomatoes, halved – Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes or regular tomatoes can also be used.
• Red Onion, sliced – I love the pop of color it gives the pasta salad. But it can also be omitted if you do not like onions.
• Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped – Use any color of bell pepper that you prefer.
• Parmesan Cheese, grated – Grated works best.
• Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, cubed into bite size pieces – I love the flavor this cheese gives the pasta salad.
• Salad Supreme Seasoning – This is a must for this delicious recipe.
• Zesty Italian Salad Dressing – The perfect dressing to add amazing flavor

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Variations Ideas

• Add More Vegetables – Chop fresh broccoli florets, carrots or zucchini is a perfect addition to this recipe.
• Add Meat – If you want a hearty pasta salad add in some cooked chicken or salami.
• Seasoning – Red pepper flakes are a great addition to this pasta salad.
• Cheese – Feel free to substitute the cheese or add in more. We suggest cheddar or Romano cheese.
• Black Olives – My husband loves black olives so I love to add a small jar of slice black olives.
• Dressing – Feel free to make this pasta salad with other types of dressing such as regular Italian, Ranch, balsamic vinegar.

How to Make Salad Supreme Pasta Salad

• Step 1 – Cook pasta to al la dente based on the package instructions. 
• Step 2 – Drain the pasta immediately and then rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled off.
• Step 3 – In a large bowl, gently stir together the cooled pasta, vegetables, salad supreme seasoning and Italian dressing.  Then gently stir in the diced mozzarella.

• Step 4 – Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with the grated Parmesan Cheese. 

• Step 5 – Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight until ready to serve.
• Step 6 – Serve cold and then enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Cook Pasta – This is a great recipe to make the pasta ahead of time. This gives it time to cool off the pasta before adding in the other ingredients.
• Prepare Vegetables – For best results, we like to chop the vegetables about the same size. We recommend bite size pieces so the pasta salad is easier to eat.
• Combining Ingredients – For the best flavor, make this salad the day before serving. This helps to allow the dressing and seasoning to marinate into the pasta.

Serving Suggestions

This pasta salad can be served with an weeknight dinner or for your next cookout. I love to serve with Juicy Lucy Burger, Grilled Hot Dogs and Grilled Chicken Kabobs.

Pasta salad makes the best side dish and this one is becoming a family favorite!