Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad featuring cured meats, fresh vegetables, and a zesty Italian vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup assorted cured meats (e.g., salami, pepperoni, prosciutto)
- 1 cup cheese (e.g., mozzarella, provolone), diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cured meats, diced cheese, cherry tomatoes, black olives, bell peppers, red onion, and basil.
- Drizzle the Italian vinaigrette over the salad, and toss everything until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- For the best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Allow the pasta to cool before mixing to prevent wilting. Use clean utensils for storing to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, antipasto, Italian cuisine, summer recipes, picnic food