Ingredients
– 16 ounces tricolor rotini pasta cooked al dente and cooled
– 8 ounces chopped salami
– 1 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
– 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
– 1 pint halved grape tomatoes
– 1/2 cup sliced black olives
– 1/2 each diced green bell pepper
– 1/2 each diced orange bell pepper
– 1/2 each diced red bell pepper
– 1/3 cup diced red onion
– 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
– 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
– 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
– Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-First Step: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2-Second Step: Prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and slicing black olives.
3-Third Step: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables and cubed mozzarella.
4-Fourth Step: Drizzle the Italian vinaigrette dressing over the mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
5-Fifth Step: Add fresh basil leaves and gently fold them into the salad to integrate their flavor.
6-Final Step: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld; serve cold. For dietary adaptations, swap in gluten-free pasta, use vegan cheese, or adjust the dressing type accordingly.
Last Step:
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🍅 Use fresh, ripe grape tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
⏲️ Letting the salad chill for at least 2 hours enhances the flavor melding.
🌿 Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal note that complements the other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Contains Dairy, Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg