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Pasta Salad With Italian Dressing

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This classic pasta salad with Italian dressing is a vibrant, flavorful side dish made with rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, salami, cheese, and a zesty homemade Italian vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and BBQs!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup salami, diced
  • 3/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 bottle (about 1 1/2 cups) Italian dressing (or homemade)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, mozzarella, salami, pepperoncini, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
  3. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

  • Make it a day ahead for best flavor.
  • You can substitute store-bought dressing with homemade Italian vinaigrette.
  • Customize with your favorite veggies or omit meat for a vegetarian version.
  • Rinsing the pasta helps keep it from sticking and stops further cooking.

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