Description
A vibrant and delicious Italian-inspired pasta salad packed with flavors of salami, pepperoni, ham, cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup of sliced salami
- 1 cup of diced pepperoni
- 1 cup of diced ham
- 1 cup of cubed provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ cup of olives
- ½ cup of Italian dressing
- ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Chop all veggies and meats while pasta is cooking.
- Drain and rinse pasta under cold water, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped veggies, meats, cheeses, and Italian dressing to the pasta; toss to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, mixing once more. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize the salad by varying veggies or making it vegetarian. It keeps well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg