Loaded Pasta Salad

Loaded Pasta Salad has everything! Rotini gets tossed with bacon, turkey, ham, cheddar, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and more. It’s all coated in a creamy, tangy dressing made with bold ingredients like parmesan and pickle juice.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 537kcal

Author Nichole

Ingredients

1 Pound Rotini pasta
10 Slices Bacon cooked crisp and chopped
8 Ounces Deli turkey chopped
8 Ounces Deli ham chopped
2 Cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 Ounces Cherry tomatoes halved
1 Cup Dill pickles chopped
1 6oz Can Sliced black olives drained
1 Medium cucumber cut in half lengthwise then sliced into pieces
1/2 Cup Sliced pepperoncini peppers
1/2 Medium red onion thinly sliced

Dressing:

1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/2 Cup Grated parmesan cheese
1/4 Cup Dill pickle juice
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp Pepperoncini juice
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

Cook the rotini in well-salted water according to the package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
Add the drained pasta, bacon, turkey, ham, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, olives, cucumber, pepperoncini, and red onion to a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.
Whisk together dressing ingredients in a separate bowl or shake in a sealed jar until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Garnish with additional bacon, sliced pepperoncinis, and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Storing:
This loaded pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.