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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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

Notes

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

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.