Italian Pasta Salad
This has a wonderful blend of flavors and one you are sure to love! you may also want to throw in some black olives, use as much salami and cubed cheese as you like, plan ahead this has a 5 hour chilling time before serving even better if left overnight
Servings 8-10
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) package dry rotini pasta
2 small cucumbers, peeled and diced
6 green onions, chopped
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
cubed Genoa salami, chopped (use as much as desired)
cubed mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese (use as much as desired)
2-4 tablespoons mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)
1 (16-ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (can use more)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just al dente (undercook slightly and leave firm) drain, then rinse under cold water, drain well again then place into a large bowl.
Add in cucumbers, green onion, tomatoes, salami and cubed cheese; mix in the mayonnaise until blended.
In a bowl combine Italian salad dressing with Italian seasoning then pour over the salad; toss to combine.
Mix in the Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours even better overnight.
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I’ve been wanting a quick and easy pasta salad due to our increasingly hot texas summer days that are now upon us. I made this right before I went to bed last night… took no time at all. Just finished eating this … made a very delicious, light lunch! Keep them coming kitten! I see many comments and post about a cookbook you are doing… is it out yet? Where can I get it? Many thanks for all that you do!
Made this to bring to my future DIL’s bridal shower. I usd tri-color rotini. Rave reviews for the wonderful flavor. The color of the salad was pretty for this time of year too. I think the added black olives are a nice italian touch as you mention in your forward. Not a black olive fan, but I love the addition in this salad. This will be a definite repeat for me.