Italian-Style Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces rotini pasta; 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese; 4 ounces sliced salami, cut into strips; 1 cup sliced broccoli; ½ cup sliced green bell peppers or ½ cup red bell pepper; 1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings; ⅓ cup sliced pitted green olives; ¼ cup snipped fresh parsley; ¼ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese; ⅓ cup olive oil; ⅓ cup red wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

6 ounces rotini pasta
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
4 ounces sliced salami, cut into strips
1 cup sliced broccoli
½ cup sliced green bell peppers or ½ cup red bell pepper
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
⅓ cup sliced pitted green olives
¼ cup snipped fresh parsley
¼ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges

1
Cook pasta using directions on package.
2
Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, drain again.
3
In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta, mozzarella, salami, broccoli, bell pepper, onions, olives, parsley, and Parmesan.
4
For dressing, in a jar or other container with a lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, sugar, black pepper and crushed red pepper.
5
Cover and shake well.
6
Pour half of dressing over salad and toss to coat.
7
Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
8
To serve, add tomatoes and remainder of dressing.
9
Toss gently.
10
Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

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: 6 ounces rotini pasta, 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces sliced salami, cut into strips, 1 cup sliced broccoli, and more.

Yes, Italian-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!

Italian-Style Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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