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The Best Pasta Salad

The Best Pasta Salad You'll Want at Every Summer Party

The Best Pasta Salad is a refreshing and customizable dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 oz Pasta Rotini or penne recommended
  • 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cubed
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Cherry or grape
  • 6 oz Spicy Salami Can substitute with pepperoni or omit
  • 1 cup Pepperoncini For tangy kick
  • 1 cup Olives Consider feta for a creamier texture
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • large pot
  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • strainer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, cook until al dente (8-10 min), drain, and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: Blend dressing ingredients for 60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a bowl, mix cooled pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, olives, pepperoncini, and onion.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over salad, and toss to coat everything evenly.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize ingredients as desired, maintaining balance for best flavor and texture.

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