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Italian Pasta Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Italian Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

This Italian Pasta Salad is perfect for summer gatherings, bringing together fresh ingredients for a delightful dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Dry Rotini Cook until al dente
  • 6 oz Hard Salami Chopped
  • 1 pt Grape Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Black Olives Sliced
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion Chopped
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
  • ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Chopped
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cutting board
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add rotini, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and cool pasta on a baking sheet.
  2. Chop salami, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop parsley and basil.
  3. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, mustard, honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled rotini, salami, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, onion, mozzarella, and parmesan. Pour in the dressing and reserved water, then toss gently.
  5. Adjust salad consistency with more pasta water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Mix before serving if separation occurs.

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