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Recipe 883028ab23

Italian Pasta Salad with Salami

This easy Italian pasta salad with salami combines tender pasta, savory salami, fresh vegetables, mozzarella, and a tangy homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 6 people
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 cup salami, thinly sliced or diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella balls or cubes
  • 1/4 cup black or green olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
  • 1/3 cup homemade Italian dressing (see instructions)
  • To taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the Italian dressing. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, red onion, and bell peppers.
  • Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  • Sprinkle fresh parsley or basil over the salad and toss again.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword Easy Pasta Salad, Italian Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad with Salami
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