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Easy Italian Pasta Salad

This easy Italian Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for summer picnics or potlucks. Packed with fresh vegetables, cheese, pepperoni and dressed with a zesty homemade Italian dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: 15 of the Best Pasta Salad Recipes on the Internet, America's Best 4th of July Desserts, Recipes and Sides
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: bbq, cheese, italian, pasta, pasta salad, pepperoni, potluck, salad dressing, salami, side
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Pasta Salad:

  • 1 Pound Rotini Pasta
  • 1 Cup Pepperoni chopped
  • 1 Cup Salami chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Black Olives sliced
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 2 Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Red Onion chopped

For the Italian Dressing:

  • 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Parsley dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Basil dried
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
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Instructions

For the Dressing:

  • Prepare the dressing by adding everything to a glass jar, adding the lid and shaking to combine, or whisking in a bowl.
    1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, 1 Tablespoon Red Bell Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Parsley, 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic, 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Basil, 1 teaspoon Oregano, 1 teaspoon Sugar, Salt and Pepper, 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar

For the Pasta Salad:

  • Cook the pasta for about 7-8 minutes, or until it's just al dente.
    1 Pound Rotini Pasta
  • Place the cooked pasta in a strainer in the sink and let cool.
  • Add the mix in ingredients and the salad dressing as well as salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat and serve within 30 minutes.
    1 Cup Pepperoni, 1 Cup Salami, 1/2 Cup Black Olives, 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, 2 Tomatoes, 1 Red Bell Pepper, 1/2 Cup Red Onion

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Notes

Store pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 2mg