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Quick Italian Pasta Salad (with 1 Secret Ingredient)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 600
This vibrant pasta salad is packed with flavor and perfect for a quick meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Pasta and Meats

  • 1 lb rotini noodles
  • 3.5 to 4 oz pepperoni (quartered)
  • 4 oz salami slices (cut into quarters)

Vegetables

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup black olives (halved and drained)
  • 1 each orange bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 each green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped pepperoncini
  • 8 oz mozzarella pearls
  • 3/4 cup native olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp organic lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup finely freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions 

  • Cook rotini noodles according to package instructions and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles, pepperoni, salami, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, onion, and pepperoncini.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and spices.
  • Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  • Fold in mozzarella pearls and top with grated parmesan and parsley.
  • Chill before serving for best flavor.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta