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 c. hard salami, thickly sliced and quartered; 1 pint, grape tomatoes, halved; 1 (3.8 oz.) can, sliced black olives; 1 lrg. green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup); 1/2 c. red onion, chopped; 1 (8 oz.) container, fresh mozzarella pearls, drained; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 c. fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 c. red wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon); 2 tsp. minced garlic (about 2 cloves); 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp. garlic salt; 1/2 tsp. 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: Fri, 03 May 2024 03:07:15 GMT