Description
Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines al dente pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables, zesty salami, and creamy mozzarella, all lightly coated in a homemade Italian vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion, from summer BBQs to family gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable based on your taste preferences. With its delightful crunch and colorful presentation, it’s sure to be a hit among guests. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or a satisfying main dish—this Italian Pasta Salad is bound to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz farfalle pasta
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 1 ½ cups black olives (pitted)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 1 green pepper (chopped)
- ½ cup salami (quartered)
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with mozzarella, olives, cherry tomatoes, parsley, red onion, green pepper, and salami.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture; toss well until coated.
- Refrigerate before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg