Description
Indulge in this Italian Pasta Salad, a vibrant medley of tastes and textures that’s perfect for any gathering or as a refreshing meal on its own. Featuring marinated artichokes, olives, flavorful salami, and ham, this easy-to-make pasta salad is sure to impress. It serves beautifully as a side dish or can stand alone as a hearty main course, making it the ultimate choice for potlucks and summer cookouts. With minimal prep time and an array of customizable ingredients, you can make it your own. Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 cup marinated artichokes
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 cup stuffed green olives
- 1 cup pepperocini
- 1 cup ham
- 1 cup salami
- 1 cup onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the artichokes, olives, pepperocini, ham, and salami.
- In a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Shake well until emulsified.
- In a mixing bowl or pot, combine cooked pasta with chopped ingredients. Mix gently to combine.
- Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss well. Add parsley and cheese; pour on remaining dressing and mix again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg