Italian Pasta Salad

A classic, vibrant Italian Pasta Salad packed with fresh vegetables, mozzarella cheese, salami, and tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer barbecues.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 lb rotini or fusilli pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
6 oz hard salami or pepperoni chopped
0.5 cup black olives sliced
0.5 cup red onion finely diced
1 green bell pepper diced
0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, salami, black olives, red onion, and bell pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Toss again briefly before serving.

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