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A bowl of rotini pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, cheese, and salami.
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Italian Pasta Salad with Salami

This Italian pasta salad with salami is a colorful dish with salad vegetables, salami, cheese and more in a tangy homemade red wine vinegar dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Dishes, Salad, Side Dishes
Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 ½ cups salami chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup black olives sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubes or pearls
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

For the Dressing

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
    Glass bowl of uncooked rotini pasta surrounded by small bowls of ingredients.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, mozzarella, Parmesan and parsley.
    A bowl of chopped salad ingredients, including cheese, veggies, and salami.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sugar and Dijon mustard until well combined.
    A glass measuring cup with mixed seasoning and a metal whisk inside.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
    Dressing being poured over a bowl of pasta salad with veggies and cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
    A bowl of pasta salad with rotini, tomatoes, olives, cheese, and herbs.

Notes

  • Cook pasta al dente: Soft pasta can break apart when tossed with the dressing and vegetables.
  • Use a large bowl: A wide bowl gives you enough room to toss everything without crushing the tomatoes or mozzarella.
  • Slice onion thinly: Thin red onion mixes through the pasta salad better and won’t dominate single forkfuls.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 908IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Vitamin D: 0.02µg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg