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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 4 oz sliced salami, cut into strips
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Handful fresh basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente (8-9 minutes). Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
  2. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, gently fold the pasta with salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and two-thirds of the dressing.
  4. Let sit for at least 10 minutes, then add basil right before serving and toss again.

Notes

This salad tastes best after at least an hour in the fridge, so it’s perfect for making ahead. If it thickens overnight, loosen it with a tablespoon of olive oil and a splash of vinegar, then re-season.