Easy Classic Italian Pasta Salad
This Easy Classic Italian Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish and pairs well with chicken, steak or burgers. With tender pasta, fresh vegetables and zesty Italian dressing, this pasta salad recipe will be a family favorite. It also makes the perfect dish for parties or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Rotini pasta or pasta of choice
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 lb. salami, cubed
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
- 1 cup Feta cheese
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 11/2 cups Italian dressing See homemade dressing recipe
For the dressing:
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1 tbsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. dry oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
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To cook pasta, add 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil in a large pot.
2. Add pasta and cook according to instructions on box (About 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente).
3. Drain well and rinse under cold water.
4. In a large bowl, toss in the pasta, salami, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, olives, and onion.
5. Add 1 bottle of store-bought Italian dressing or homemade dressing and mix well or toss until evenly coated.
6. Sprinkle Feta cheese and fresh parsley on top and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. (Tastes best if refrigerated overnight)
