Instant Pot Pasta Salad

Instant Pot Pasta Salad

from hollishomestead.com

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups of cold water
  • 12 oz. package of tri colored rotini
  • 1/4 tsp. Sea salt
  • 1/2 Cup Zesty Italian dressing
  • 8 oz. Sharp cheddar cheese cubed
  • 4-5 oz. Peperoni slices halved or quartered 
  • 6 oz can black olives sliced
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 

Directions

  1. 1

    Add 4 cups of water and sea salt and tri-colored rotini to the Instant Pot

  2. 2

    Stir gently and place lid on with the vent knob turned to the sealing position.

  3. 3

    Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    When the cooking cycle is complete, naturally release pressure immediately.

  5. 5

    Carefully pour the cooked pasta into a colander and rinse with cold water.

  6. 6

    Add Italian seasoning, Italian dressing, and stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Add sliced olives, shredded cheese, and sliced pepperoni toss gently to combine

  8. 8

    Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.