Description
Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines the best of Mediterranean ingredients into a delightful cold salad. Perfect for any gathering—be it a picnic, barbecue, or potluck—this salad features a medley of marinated artichokes, olives, salami, and ham tossed with al dente pasta and a zesty homemade dressing. The colorful mix not only pleases the palate but also makes for an eye-catching centerpiece on your table. Quick to prepare and versatile in its use as either a side or main dish, this Italian Pasta Salad is sure to become a favorite at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 cup marinated artichokes
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 cup stuffed green olives
- 1 cup pepperocini
- 1 cup ham
- 1 cup salami
- 1 cup onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Dressing: olive oil
- rice wine vinegar
- lemon juice
- garlic
- onion powder
- dried oregano
- dried basil
- red pepper flakes
- salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop marinated artichokes, olives, pepperocini, ham, and salami.
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt in a jar. Shake well to mix.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with all chopped ingredients. Pour half of the dressing over the top and toss to combine.
- Add chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese; drizzle remaining dressing and mix thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg