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Italian Pasta Salad

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/italian-pasta-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chopped salami
  • ¾ cup mini pepperoni
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, halved
  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
  • ¾ cup small mozzarella balls, halved
  • cups Italian dressing
  • to taste salt and pepper

The dressing

  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • tablespoons finely minced red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • teaspoons minced dried onion
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to mix, then refrigerate until needed.
  2. Cook the rotini pasta in salted water according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cool water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with salami, pepperoni, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and mozzarella balls.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
361
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
46g
Total protein
13g
Sodium
816mg
Cholesterol
14mg

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