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Quick Italian Pasta Salad (with 1 Secret Ingredient)
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
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 Proteins
1
lb
rotini noodles
3.5 to 4
oz
pepperoni (quartered)
4
oz
salami slices (cut into quarters)
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 all ingredients including the cooked noodles.
Toss well to combine and coat with dressing.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve topped with grated parmesan and minced parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the salad sit overnight in the fridge.
Calories:
600
kcal
Cost:
$15.00
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
pasta