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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

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This easy Italian Pasta Salad recipe is fresh, flavorful, and colorful! The perfect addition to your summer menu, with a homemade Italian dressing that takes it to the next level. Make it in advance for easy entertaining.

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

  • 1 pound elbow pasta
  • 3 whole dill pickles, diced
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 white onion or red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup pepperoncinis
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ pound salami, diced
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese, diced
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated

Italian Dressing

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Italian Dressing – Combine all dressing ingredients in a mason jar, shake vigorously, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Pasta Salad – Cook pasta al dente, rinse, toss with olive oil, then combine with remaining salad ingredients and dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Before serving, top with fresh grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

  • Leftover pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
  • The Italian dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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