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Italian Pasta Salad with Salami

Italian Pasta Salad with Salami

Italian Pasta Salad with Salami is packed with pasta, mozzarella, fresh vegetables, olives, and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for BBQs and potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta Salad
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 6 ounces salami sliced and halved
  • 1½ cups mozzarella pearls or cubed mozzarella
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ½ cup black olives sliced
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Italian Dressing
  • ½ cup Italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini according to the package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, pepperoncini, and parsley.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad.
  6. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
  8. Toss again just before serving.

Notes

  • Cook the pasta just until al dente so it doesn't become soft.
  • Rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Chill before serving for the best flavor.
  • Add extra dressing if making the salad a day ahead.
  • Fresh mozzarella gives the best creamy texture.