Italian Pasta Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Spiral pasta combined with salami, pepperoni, provolone, tomatoes, olives and pepper, dressed in Italian seasoning.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 -
16 ounces rotini pasta
→ Meats
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8 ounces salami, cubed
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4 ounces pepperoni, sliced
→ Cheese
04 -
8 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
→ Vegetables
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3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
06 -
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
07 -
6.5 ounces canned black olive slices, drained
→ Dressings & Seasonings
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16 ounces Italian salad dressing
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0.6 ounce Italian seasoning mix packet
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Prepare rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to halt cooking and remove excess starch.
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Combine cooked pasta with Italian salad dressing and sprinkle with Italian seasoning mix. Stir until pasta is evenly coated.
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Add salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, cherry tomatoes, green bell pepper, and black olive slices to the dressed pasta. Mix gently until combined.
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Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours to allow flavors to meld. Stir before serving.
# Helpful Hints:
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Stir occasionally during refrigeration and add extra dressing when serving if needed. Optionally, enhance with 4 ounces drained pimentos, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, or garnish with Parmesan cheese.
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Best prepared one to two days ahead to deepen flavor and ease party preparation.