Italian Pasta Salad

Name: Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 36 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz. dry rotini; 10 oz. hard salami, (sliced 1/4-inch thick then chopped); 3 cups (16 oz.) grape tomatoes, (halved); 1 (6 oz.) can black olives, (sliced); 2 cups chopped bell peppers ((I like to use yellow and green)); 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls*; 3 oz. freshly grated parmesan,** ((3/4 cup)); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil***; 1 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp honey; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, (or to taste); Salt (and freshly ground black pepper)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:6min

Loaded and refreshing! Made with tender pasta, smoked salami, fresh veggies and herbs, two types of cheese, and a tangy homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for a picnic or summer dinner.

Updated at: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:35:13 GMT