Description

This Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser with its combination of short pasta, savory salami, and fresh ingredients. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for potlucks or BBQs, and guaranteed to impress with flavors that pop!

Ingredients

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1 pound short pasta shapes such as rotini or bow ties
8 ounces mini mozzarella balls halved
1 pound salami chopped
1 (6-oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts drained and sliced
3 cups cherry tomatoes halved (about 1 ½ pints)
½ cup black olives sliced
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups italian dressing homemade or store-bought

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cooled. Drain well again.
In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to evenly coat everything together.
Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.
For a creamier texture, consider adding a dollop of mayonnaise or sour cream.
This salad can be made a day in advance; the flavors will enhance overnight.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
Calories: 410
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 40mg