Description
Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to meal prep. This quick and easy recipe combines tender farfalle pasta with fresh vegetables, savory black olives, zesty salami, and creamy mozzarella cheese, all tossed in a homemade Italian vinaigrette. With its colorful ingredients and refreshing taste, this salad is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to serve as a side or a light main course. Enjoy it chilled for the best flavor, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or packed lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz uncooked farfalle pasta
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 ½ cups pitted black olives
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- ½ cup salami, quartered
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with mozzarella, olives, cherry tomatoes, parsley, red onion, green pepper, and salami.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg