Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 -16 ounces rotelle pasta (or pasta shape of your choice); 6 green onions; 3 stalks celery; 12 head cauliflower; 1 bunch broccoli; 1 (8 ounce) bag carrots; ¾ cup black olives, sliced; ½ cup green olives, sliced; 1 ½ cups hard salami, cubes; 1 cup swiss cheese, cubes; 1 cup cheddar cheese cube; ⅓ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup red wine vinegar; ¾ teaspoon sweet basil; ¼ teaspoon oregano; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; ½ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

12 -16 ounces rotelle pasta (or pasta shape of your choice)
6 green onions
3 stalks celery
12 head cauliflower
1 bunch broccoli
1 (8 ounce) bag carrots
¾ cup black olives, sliced
½ cup green olives, sliced
1 ½ cups hard salami, cubes
1 cup swiss cheese, cubes
1 cup cheddar cheese cube
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon sweet basil
¼ teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon pepper

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
3
Drain well and set aside.
4
Slice onions, celery and carrots into bite sized pieces.
5
Cut up broccoli and cauliflower into bite sized pieces, discarding stems.
6
Mix dressing ingredients together.
7
Set aside and do not chill dressing.
8
Chill salad ingredients (except dressing) in refrigerator in separate plastic bags until 1/2 hour before serving time.
9
One half hour before serving time, combine vegetables, olives, salami, cheese and pasta together in very large bowl.
10
Drizzle dressing over all, toss to coat.
11
Chill.
12
If you like more dressing on your salad, you may want to up the dressing by 1/2 or double it.

2219

kcal

Calories

Fat

364

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 12 -16 ounces rotelle pasta (or pasta shape of your choice), 6 green onions, 3 stalks celery, 12 head cauliflower, and more.

Yes, Italian 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!

Italian Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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