This vibrant and delicious Italian pasta salad is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables, cheese, and a flavorful dressing, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 150 g black olives
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 200 g mozzarella cheese
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 30 ml red wine vinegar
- 450 g rotini pasta
- 100 g salami
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, mozzarella cheese, and salami.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
Step 5
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.