Easy Italian Salami Pasta Salad
Elevate your lunch table or picnic spread with this vibrant Easy Italian Salami Pasta Salad, a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional pasta salad recipes. Packed with tender rotini pasta, savory slices of salami, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red bell pepper, tangy kalamata olives, and crisp red onion, this dish bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness in every bite. A simple homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and aromatic herbs ties everything together, while a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese adds a rich, nutty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes and chilled to perfection, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish at summer gatherings. Don't miss out on this crowd-pleasing Italian pasta salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 225 grams dry rotini pasta
- 150 grams salami, sliced into small strips
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 75 grams kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 60 ml olive oil
- 30 ml red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, salami strips, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, kalamata olives, and red onion.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl or a mason jar with a lid, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the salad and gently toss again.
Step 6
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Step 7
Garnish with additional parmesan cheese, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1056.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2488.9 |
| Total Fat 148.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 210.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5856.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 202.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.7g | |
| Protein 86.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 783.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1931.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories