Description
A vibrant, zesty Italian-inspired pasta salad loaded with savory salami, creamy mozzarella, and fresh garden vegetables. The perfect easy-to-make side dish for summer parties and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Rotini pasta
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 8 oz Genoa salami, cubed
- 8 oz Mozzarella pearls
- 1/2 cup Black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rotini pasta for 1 minute less than package directions.
- Drain pasta and rinse thoroughly under cold water until completely cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed salami, mozzarella pearls, sliced olives, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the vegetable mixture and stir to coat.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and toss gently until evenly distributed.
- Season with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.