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Italian Pasta Salad

Vibrant Italian Pasta Salad Ready in Just 25 Minutes

This Italian Pasta Salad is a quick and colorful dish, featuring fresh vegetables, salami, and creamy mozzarella, all dressed in tangy Italian dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Pasta use gluten-free pasta if desired
  • 1 each Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 each Red Onion
  • 1 cup Black Olives can substitute with Kalamata olives
  • 4 ounces Salami omit for vegetarian option
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese can use feta cheese for a tangy kick
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for non-dairy option
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing homemade dressing enhances taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water; add pasta and cook according to package instructions, around 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Finely dice bell peppers, red onion, and slice cherry tomatoes. Pit and slice black olives.
  3. Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, diced vegetables, salami, and mozzarella. Add cherry tomatoes and olives.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour Italian dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are coated.
  5. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper as per your preference. Adjust dressing if necessary.
  6. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and chill in the fridge for at least one hour, then stir before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill before serving. Customize ingredients as desired.

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