Name: The Best Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10, 10+ - this yields more than 15 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white vinegar (red wine vinegar works too); 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons kosher salt (see notes); 2 cloves garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons each dry oregano and dry basil; black pepper to taste; fresh herbs if you want! sometimes I add fresh parsley, basil, or chives.; 1 pound uncooked pasta (preferably rotini); one 10-oz. package cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups); 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half if needed; 8 ounces salami, cut into cubes or thin strips (see notes for types); 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced; 1 cup sliced pepperoncini; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

The Best Pasta Salad

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Super easy pasta salad – with pasta, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, pepperoncini, olives, and easy Italian dressing. DANGEROUSLY GOOD.

Author: Maya Collins
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Yield: 10, 10+ - this yields more than 15 cups 1x
Method: Side
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar (red wine vinegar works too)
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons kosher salt (see notes)
2 cloves garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons each dry oregano and dry basil
black pepper to taste
fresh herbs if you want! sometimes I add fresh parsley, basil, or chives.
1 pound uncooked pasta (preferably rotini)
one 10-oz. package cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half if needed
8 ounces salami, cut into cubes or thin strips (see notes for types)
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
1 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Make Dressing: Blend up the dressing ingredients in a small blender or food processor. (You’ll want to double the dressing if you’re making it ahead – see notes for more details!)
Cook Pasta: Bring 4 quarts water + 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a large pot and bring to a boil – salting the water gives more flavor to the pasta itself. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
Add pasta and remaining ingredients to a very large bowl. Cover with dressing and toss to combine. Add more parsley on top for making it pretty!

Nutrition

Calories: 398 calories
Sugar: 2.8 g
Sodium: 642.1 mg
Fat: 30.4 g
Saturated Fat: 6.7 g
Carbohydrates: 25.8 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Protein: 9.6 g
Cholesterol: 19.4 mg

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