Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry rotini and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Spread the cooked rotini on a baking sheet and cool for about 15 minutes.
- Chop the hard salami, grape tomatoes, black olives, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the pasta is cool, add it to the bowl with chopped vegetables, salami, mozzarella pearls, and Parmesan. Gently fold to combine.
- Pour the dressing and reserved pasta water over the mixture, tossing to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
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Notes
This Italian Pasta Salad is perfect for summer gatherings and can be made ahead of time to enhance flavors.
