Description
A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad with Italian ingredients, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Italian dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients together in a bowl or shaking in a jar. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cook pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and place in a large serving bowl.
- Pour half of the dressing over the warm pasta and toss to combine.
- Add the pepperoni, salami, cherry tomatoes, black olives, bell peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, and mozzarella pearls. Toss to combine.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) before serving.
- Before serving, toss with the remaining dressing and garnish with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg