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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Pasta is perfect as a meal, appetizer, or side dish, spectacularly easy to make, and bursting with Italian flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 462 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Dressing

Italian Pasta Salad

  • 1 pound Rotini Pasta or Fusilli Pasta
  • 1 cup Hard Salami chopped
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Peppers or Piquillo chopped
  • 2 cups Grape Tomatoes halved. cherry tomatoes can also be used
  • 2 cup Bell Peppers chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella pearls
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives, Pitted optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/8 cup Fresh Basil optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add a generous pinch of salt. Once it resumes boiling, add in the dried pasta. Cook for the time duration specified on the package stirring occasionally. Test if needed until al dente.
  • When the pasta is done cooking, carefully drain it in a colander and then rinse with cold water. After shaking off the excess water let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large salad bowl.
  • Add all other ingredients except dressing and fresh basil to bowl.
  • The final step in is to pour the dressing over the top, and then gently tossing until everything is evenly coated. To ensure your salad is just right, taste it to gauge flavor. Add just a pinch of salt or a grind of pepper if needed to bring out the natural flavors.
  • Top with fresh basil and enjoy!

Notes

  • Create an Italian masterpiece with this pasta salad recipe! Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables and cheeses for a delicious dish full of unique flavor.
  • After combining the delicious ingredients for your salad, be sure to let it sit in the fridge. This can help reduce excess moisture and keep its texture from becoming soggy.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 969mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2038IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 2mg
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