Looking for an easy pasta salad that’s packed with flavor and perfect for summer gatherings, cookouts, or weeknight dinners? This Ron’s Italian Pasta Salad is a fresh take on a classic side dish — made with curly macaroni, crisp broccoli and cauliflower, black olives, zesty Italian dressing, and our farmstead Ron’s Mozzarella Cheese Whips.
What makes this pasta salad different? Instead of cubed cheese, we tear our mozzarella cheese whips into bite-sized pieces for a fun texture and fresh mozzarella flavor in every bite. The combination of crunchy vegetables, savory olives, and creamy mozzarella makes this recipe simple, flavorful, and easy to customize.
Whether you’re bringing a dish to a backyard barbecue, serving lunch on the patio, or meal prepping for the week, this pasta salad comes together quickly and tastes even better after chilling in the refrigerator.
Want to make it heartier? Add mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni for an antipasto-style twist.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make
- Great for cookouts, potlucks, and summer gatherings
- Made with real Wisconsin farmstead mozzarella
- Easy to customize with your favorite add-ins
- Even better the next day
Serve chilled and enjoy a simple, delicious way to use Ron’s Mozzarella Cheese Whips beyond snacking.
Ron’s Italian Pasta Salad
Ingredients
Method
- Cook curly macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, chopped broccoli, chopped cauliflower, black olives, and torn Ron’s Mozzarella Cheese Whips.
- Pour zesty Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Add pepperoni or cherry tomatoes, if using.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss again before serving. Add a little extra dressing if needed.