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The Salad I Bring to Every Party: Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

The Salad I Bring to Every Party: Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Prep
35 min
Cook
7 min
Total
42 min
Serves
12
Calories
300 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 recipehomemade Italian Dressing
  • 1 lb.rotini pasta
  • 3.5-4 oz.pepperoni, quartered ((about ¾ cup))
  • 4 oz.sliced salami, quartered ((about ¾ cup))
  • 1 pintcherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cupblack olives, drained and halved
  • 1orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cupfinely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoonschopped pepperoncini
  • 8 oz.fresh mozzarella pearls
  • —Parmesan and parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Italian Dressing according to the directions. Refrigerate until ready to use, then shake to recombine before using.

  2. 2

    Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Drain and add to a large serving bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour HALF of the Dressing over the warm pasta and toss to combine. Add the rest of the pasta salad ingredients and toss to combine.

  4. 4

    For best results, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving (up to 24 hours). Chill the remaining Dressing separately.

  5. 5

    When ready to serve, toss with the remaining Dressing and garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan.