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Italian Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and fresh Italian Pasta Salad filled with salami, mozzarella, and assorted vegetables, perfect for picnics and summer barbecues.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz Pasta (Rotini or Penne)
  • 6 oz Salami, sliced
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella, cubed
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 Red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar (red wine or balsamic)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with sliced salami, cubed mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and gently mix until well coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance as the flavors meld beautifully. Avoid overcooking the pasta and always rinse it after cooking to prevent stickiness.

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Keywords: pasta salad, Italian salad, summer recipe, picnic food

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