Deli-Style Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Deli-Style Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta; 6 ounces hard salami, thinly sliced; 6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed; 2 1/4 ounces ripe olives, sliced and drained; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste, or use a small amount of fresh minced); 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard or 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or to taste); salt and pepper; 2 -4 teaspoons sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (7 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta
6 ounces hard salami, thinly sliced
6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
2 1/4 ounces ripe olives, sliced and drained
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste, or use a small amount of fresh minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard or 1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or to taste)
salt and pepper
2 -4 teaspoons sugar (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to directions; rinse in cold water, drain.
2
Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl.
3
Toss with 1-2 tbsp olive oil (to prevent pasta from sticking and drying out, this is optional).
4
Add the next 9 ingredients, with the Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
5
In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic powder, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; shake well to combine.
6
Add in sugar if you find that the dressing is too strong.
7
Pour over the salad; toss to coat well.
8
Cover, and chill for 8 or more hours, (overnight is even better).
9
Toss again before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta, 6 ounces hard salami, thinly sliced, 6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed, 2 1/4 ounces ripe olives, sliced and drained, and more.

Yes, Deli-Style Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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