Description
Italian Pasta Salad is the ultimate dish for gatherings and meal prep, combining tender farfalle pasta, vibrant vegetables, and savory salami—all tossed together with a homemade Italian vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is perfect for BBQs, picnics, or casual dinners at home. It’s not only quick to prepare but also versatile; you can customize it with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or a standalone meal, making it an easy crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz farfalle pasta
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ cups black olives
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- ½ red onion
- 1 green pepper
- ½ cup salami
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook farfalle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, parsley, red onion, green pepper, and salami.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg