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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

This fresh, flavorful zesty Italian pasta salad is loaded with all the favoritesĀ - mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, salami, and of course, pasta!
Prep Time16 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 668kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bowties, rotini, shells, or penne
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 (6 oz) can whole olives halved
  • 8 oz mini mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 3 oz salami (traditional dry) cut in thirdsĀ or quartered
  • 3 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 1/2 tsp coarse kosher sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup vinaigrette your favorite!

Optional Add Ins

  • 1/4 cup roasted red bell peppers sliced
  • 1/4 cup marinated artichokes chopped
  • 4 pepperoncini seeds and stem removed, sliced into thin rings

Instructions

  • Bring a large stockpot filled 2/3 of the way with water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package's directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Refrigerate while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Toss with dressing.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 6serving | Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 726IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 2mg