This Copycat Jason’s Deli Pasta Salad is the perfect easy side dish. It is filled with bold and bright flavors as well as plenty of veggies!
Pasta salads are one of my go-to dishes to bring to a party or a potluck. This Copycat Jason’s Deli Pasta Salad is so easy to recreate at home and it is filled with so many delicious veggies and vibrant flavors.
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❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- Taste: This copycat recipe tastes just like Jason’s Deli version!
- Easy: This is a simple recipe that uses just a few ingredients.
- Cookouts, parties or potlucks: This is a great recipe for gatherings like parties, potlucks, or summer cookouts.
🥣 Ingredients needed
This is an overview of the ingredients needed to make this recipe. The complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card further below in the post.
For this pasta salad, you will need:
- Tri-color rotini: You can also subsitute another style of pasta (such as penne) if that’s what you have on hand.
- Salt: For the pasta
- Olive oil
- Broccoli
- Red bell pepper
- Italian dressing: I used Newman’s Own.
- Black olives: You will need a small can of black olives for this recipe. Mine was about 2.25 ounces.
- Garlic powder
🔪 Equipment needed
You will need a large pot to boil the pasta in, a steamer (insert or microwave type), and a large bowl.
⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
Chop your bell pepper into small pieces (image 1).
Next, cook your rotini according to the directions on the box with the teaspoon of salt. Rinse in a colander with cool water and drain. Add to a large bowl (image 2).
Steam your broccoli (either in the microwave or use a steamer basket and pot on your stove-top. Rinse in a colander with cool water and drain. Add to the pasta (image 3).
Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta salad and toss everything together (image 4). I recommend letting the salad sit in your fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving to let all the flavors come out.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Use a good quality bottled Italian dressing (I used Newman’s Own) for the best results.
- Rinse and drain your olives before adding them into the pasta salad.
🥡 How to store leftovers
Store any leftover pasta salad in your refrigerator in an airtight container. It will be good for up to four days after making.
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Copycat Jason’s Deli Pasta Salad
Equipment
- Large pot
- Steamer
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 16 ounces tri-color rotini
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 ½ cups Italian dressing
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can black olives 2.25 ounce can (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
- Chop your bell pepper into small pieces.
- Next, cook your rotini according to the directions on the box with the teaspoon of salt. Rinse in a colander with cool water and drain.16 ounces tri-color rotini, 1 tablespoon salt
- Steam your broccoli (either in the microwave or use a steamer basket and pot on your stove-top. Rinse in a colander with cool water and drain. Add to the pasta.2 cups broccoli florets
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta salad and toss everything together.2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup red bell pepper, 1 ½ cups Italian dressing, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 can black olives
Kate says
Totally going to be a new summer go to! I don’t usually put broccoli in my pasta salad, but we loved the addition!
Clare says
This may just be our new favorite summer pasta! Filling, but vegetable-rich and a real crowd pleaser too! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Tina says
Loved this pasta salad! It’s fresh, flavorful, and packed with veggies, such an easy side dish to make ahead.