Description
Italian Pasta Salad is a delightful dish bursting with vibrant flavors and colorful ingredients, making it the perfect addition to any gathering. This refreshing salad features al dente pasta tossed with an array of fresh vegetables, olives, salami, and mozzarella cheese, all coated in a zesty homemade Italian vinaigrette. Ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or meal prep, this quick and versatile dish can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether served as a side or enjoyed as a light lunch on its own, this Italian Pasta Salad is sure to impress your guests with its robust flavor and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz farfalle pasta
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 1 ½ cups black olives (pitted)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 1 green pepper (chopped)
- ½ cup salami (quartered)
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, mozzarella cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, parsley, red onion, green pepper, and salami.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg