Italian Pasta Salad
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Italian Pasta Salad
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Italian-style pasta salad with fusilli, salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives tossed with a simple vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fusilli cooked al dente and rinsed until cold
- 8 ounces mozzarella balls halved, or cubed block mozzarella
- 8 ounces thick deli sliced salami cubed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup capers rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup Gaeta olives pitted and sliced, sub Kalamata
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pecorino romano grated
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley minced
- 3 cloves garlic paste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the dressing
- Combine together all of the dressing ingredients and whisk together until emulsified. Alternatively, use a food processor or blender. Taste test the dressing and season with salt and pepper if required.
For the Italian pasta salad
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse until cold.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, mozzarella, salami, tomatoes, capers, and olives.
- Pour half of the dressing on top of the pasta and mix well. If you need more dressing, add a bit at a time to get the consistency just right. The remaining dressing can be served on the side or saved in the fridge for a green salad during the week.
- The Italian pasta salad flavor will taste much better if chilled for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling for a couple of hours before serving really amps up the flavor.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
27.6g
(9%)
Protein
18.2g
(36%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
9.3g
(47%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
743mg
(31%)
Potassium
249mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1.7g
(3%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 27.6g | 9% |
| Protein | 18.2g | 36% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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