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Classic Italian Pasta Salad
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Servings
6
servings
Calories
385
kcal
Ingredients
16
ounces rotini
pasta
1
cup cherry
tomatoes, halved
1
cup English
cucumber, diced
1/2
cup red
onion, finely diced
1/2
cup black
olives, sliced
8
ounces mozzarella
pearls
4
ounces Genoa
salami, cubed
1/2
cup red
bell pepper, diced
3/4
cup Italian
vinaigrette dressing
1/4
cup grated
Parmesan cheese
2
tablespoons fresh
parsley, chopped
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and rinse immediately under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, mozzarella pearls, salami, and bell pepper.
Pour the Italian vinaigrette over the ingredients and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
Fold in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.