Salad Supreme Pasta Salad was one of those recipes that instantly made my kitchen smell fresh, tangy, and comforting all at once. The moment I tossed the cool rotini with crisp vegetables, creamy mozzarella, and zesty Italian dressing, I knew this would become a repeat recipe in my home.
Every bite has a balance of crunchy vegetables, savory cheese, and bold seasoning that makes it hard to stop eating after the first serving.
What I personally love most about this pasta salad is how simple it feels while still tasting like something special. The McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning gives the dish a bright and slightly cheesy flavor that blends perfectly with the Italian dressing.
It is the kind of recipe I like making for warm afternoons, family dinners, or even meal prep because it tastes even better after chilling in the refrigerator for a bit.
Key Ingredients in Salad Supreme Pasta Salad
1 lb rotini pasta
1 cucumber, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2/3 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grates
3 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 1/2 tbsp McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning
1 cup zesty Italian dressing
How to Make Salad Supreme Pasta Salad Step-by-Step
-Boil the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until tender. Drain the pasta well and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely before mixing.
-While the pasta cools, chop the cucumber, carrots, bell pepper, and slice the red onion. Halve the grape tomatoes and cube the mozzarella cheese.
-In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, onion, bell pepper, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cubes.
-Pour the zesty Italian dressing over the salad. Sprinkle the McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning evenly across the bowl.
-Toss everything thoroughly until the pasta and vegetables are fully coated with the dressing and seasoning mixture.
-For the best flavor, refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps all the flavors blend together beautifully.
-Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing and colorful pasta salad with family and friends.