Red White and Blue Pasta (Print Version)

Festive pasta salad with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, perfect for any gathering.

# Ingredients:

01 - 16-ounce box rotini pasta
02 - Red liquid food coloring
03 - Blue liquid food coloring
04 - Cherry tomatoes
05 - Mozzarella cheese cubes
06 - Pepperoni
07 - Black olives
08 - Italian dressing
09 - Fresh parsley for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain using a colander.
02 - In two Ziploc bags, add red food coloring with water in one bag and blue food coloring in another.
03 - Divide the drained pasta into three equal portions. Place one-third in each bag (one red, one blue), seal, and gently knead until evenly colored.
04 - Toss the remaining third of the pasta with olive oil to prevent color absorption.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, combine all colored pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, black olives, and Italian dressing. Mix until well combined.
06 - Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.