Description
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad with pepperoncini, salami, and mozzarella pearls for a vibrant and satisfying cold dish.
Ingredients
1 recipe homemade Italian Dressing
1 lb. rotini pasta
3.5–4 oz. pepperoni, quartered
4 oz. salami, quartered
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup black olives, halved
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup diced red onion
2 tbsp chopped pepperoncini
8 oz. mozzarella pearls
Parmesan and parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Italian Dressing and refrigerate until ready.
2. Cook pasta in salted water; drain.
3. Toss warm pasta with half of the dressing.
4. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
5. Chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
6. Toss with remaining dressing before serving.
7. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
Make a day ahead for better flavor. Store in fridge up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg