Best Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients

The salad

• 12 ounces whole wheat or regular penne pasta
• 1 can (6-ounce) large olives
• 1-2 cups chopped cucumber
• 2 cups sliced or chopped cherry tomatoes
• 4-6 ounces sliced or chopped salami or pepperoni
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
• ¼ cup chopped red or green onions
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil

The dressing

• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine or white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon coarse, kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

Nutrition Facts (estimated)