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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

It is simple to make, feeds a large crowd and is loaded with your favorite Italian-inspired ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta or pasta of your choice
  • 16 ounce can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup salami chopped
  • 1 cup pepperoni chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 6 ounces roasted red peppers chopped
  • 6 ounces artichoke hearts halved
  • red onion diced
  • cup pepperoncini chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese cubed
  • ¼ cup fresh Parmesan cheese shredded

Dressing

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package. Remove, drain and run cold water over it. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, chickpeas, salami, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichokes, red onion, pepperoncini, fresh basil, fresh parsley, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Gently toss to combine.
  • In a mason jar or salad dressing container, combine the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper and salt and pepper. Whisk or shake to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to combine.
  • Ideally refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
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