Description
Salami and mozzarella pasta salad combines tender pasta, savory salami, creamy mozzarella, fresh vegetables, and zesty Italian dressing for a bold and easy cold salad.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
6 oz salami, chopped or sliced
8 oz mozzarella pearls or cubed mozzarella
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup black or kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
2. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water until fully cooled.
3. Add the cooled pasta, salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, red onion, pepperoncini, and parsley to a large bowl.
4. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Add Parmesan cheese and toss again.
6. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve cold.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Add extra dressing before serving if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg