Easy Italian Pasta Salad
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
615 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Italian Pasta Salad
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This easy Italian pasta salad recipe has salami, mozzarella cheese, veggies, and fresh herbs with an irresistible homemade dressing! It's a quick summer staple you'll have on repeat.
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Ingredients
Salad ingredients:
- 16 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) cut in halves
- 8 ounces salami diced
- 7 ounces mini fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata or black olives pitted
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Once it's done, drain it, toss it with a little olive oil (about a teaspoon or so) to stop it from sticking together, and let it cool in a colander.
- Meanwhile, add the dressing ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together (or add to a jar and shake).
- Prep the remaining ingredients.
- Add the cooled pasta to a large salad bowl along with the other ingredients. Pour the dressing over and toss until coated. Taste and season with extra salt & pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for a couple hours prior to serving.
Notes
- Some of the prep time is counted within the cook time since you can prep while the water is coming to a boil/pasta is cooking.
- This recipe makes quite a lot of pasta salad. Serving size depends on what else it's served with, if it's served as main course, etc., but it serves at least 6 as a main course, and up to 10+ if you're serving it with other dishes. Halve all ingredients if you want a smaller quantity.
- As with most salads, the ingredients are quite flexible - feel free to sub/omit anything you don't like/don't have on hand. You can eyeball many of the ingredients vs. measuring precisely, and many package sizes vary from place to place, so don't worry. If making subs with the dressing, be sure to taste and adjust as you go along.
- Find this recipe on page 225 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook as well.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
615kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
1097mg
(46%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
907IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 615 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 615kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1097mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 907IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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