Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

Name: Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz. tri-color rotini pasta; 1 cup hard salami (thickly sliced and quartered); 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved); 1 (3.8 oz. can) sliced black olives; 1 large green bell pepper (chopped (about 1 cup)); 1/2 cup red onion (chopped); 1 (8 oz. container) fresh mozzarella pearls (drained); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (finely chopped); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon); 2 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

The ultimate side dish for any cookout, picnic or pot-luck, this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is always a hit. Made with a homemade Italian dressing, this pasta salad is loaded with salami, mozzarella, veggies and tender tri-color rotini pasta.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:13:11 GMT