Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 14 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounce package Delallo fusilli pasta; 4 cups broccoli florets; 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups baby cucumbers; 4 ounces reduced-fat provolone or mozzarella; 4 ounces genoa salami; ½ cup Sliced Pepperoncini; 1/2 cup sliced red onion; 1/4 cup sliced black olives; 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings
14 servings
Calories
237 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Iris Warren

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Cold Italian pasta salad packed with colorful veggies, such as broccoli, tomatoes, and cucumbers, plus Italian favorites like salami, cheese, pepperoncini, and olives.

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Ingredients

Servings

16 ounce package Delallo fusilli pasta (or gluten-free pasta)
4 cups broccoli florets (cut bit sized)
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
1 1/2 cups baby cucumbers (quartered)
4 ounces reduced-fat provolone or mozzarella (diced)
4 ounces genoa salami (diced or sliced)
½ cup Sliced Pepperoncini (plus 2 tablespoons of brine)
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for water)
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
When boiling, blanch the broccoli 15 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon and rinse under cold water to stop it from cooking.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
Drain and rinse under cold water then add to a large bowl with the remaining ingredients.
Mix well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve cold.

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Notes

Makes 16 1/2 cups
Makes 16 1/2 cups

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1generous cup Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 345mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2.5g (5%)