Description
This Pasta Salad brings together delightful flavors with short pasta, fresh veggies, and Italian dressing. It’s quick to prepare and ideal for potlucks, picnics, or BBQs, making it a perfect choice for any food lover looking for something easy and tasty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound short pasta shapes such as rotini or bow ties
- 8 ounces mini mozzarella balls halved
- 1 pound salami chopped
- 1 (6-oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts drained and sliced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes halved (about 1 ½ pints)
- ½ cup black olives sliced
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups italian dressing homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cooled. Drain again thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the salad and chill it for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade Italian dressing.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
This pasta salad can be made a day in advance for a quick side at gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg