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Italian Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad perfect for picnics and gatherings, combining fresh vegetables, cheese, and Italian dressing.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 16 oz rotini pasta

Vegetables and cheese

  • 1 pint cherry (or grape) tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 english cucumber (chopped)
  • 0.5 red red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (mozzarella pearls or Bocconcini)
  • 4 oz salami (sliced)
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives (sliced)
  • 3/4 cup pepperoncini
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley and fresh basil (chopped)

Dressing

  • 1 to taste Italian salad dressing

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and cool.
  • Mix cooked pasta with chopped vegetables, cheese, salami, olives, pepperoncini, and herbs in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with Italian dressing, toss to combine, and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to marinate for enhanced flavor.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the salad for a few hours before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta