Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the best of Italian flavors in one bowl. This colorful salad features tender rotini pasta, smoky salami, fresh vegetables, and two types of cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing. It’s the perfect dish for summer gatherings, picnics, or a light dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz dry rotini
- 10 oz hard salami (chopped)
- 3 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 can black olives (sliced)
- 2 cups chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- 3 oz grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley and basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool on a baking sheet.
- While cooling, prepare the vegetables and make the dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, mustard, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with salami, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, onion, mozzarella pearls, parmesan cheese, parsley, and basil.
- Toss with the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://allfoodierecipes.com/italian-pasta-salad/