Taisen's semi Italian pasta salad Recipe

Name: Taisen's semi Italian pasta salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can black pitted olives sliced or leave whole; 3 to 4 vine tipe tomatoes sliced into bite size pieces ( you can use any kind of tomato ); 1 packages mozzarella cheese , cut into small cubes or however you like ( I buy the round one from Aldi's ); 1/2 to 1 block of mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1 packages sliced pepperoni ( cut into fours , I cut them in half and then half again ); 1 large cucumber ( cut into fours or whichever size you want ); 1 box any kind of pasta noodles; 1 medium or small onion , diced ( sweet or red , your choice ); 1 packages regular ham , honey ham or any other ham cut into bite size pieces; 1 bottle of Italian dressing ( you can use regular or zesty )

Servings: persons

1 can black pitted olives sliced or leave whole
3 to 4 vine tipe tomatoes sliced into bite size pieces ( you can use any kind of tomato )
1 packages mozzarella cheese , cut into small cubes or however you like ( I buy the round one from Aldi's )
1/2 to 1 block of mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 packages sliced pepperoni ( cut into fours , I cut them in half and then half again )
1 large cucumber ( cut into fours or whichever size you want )
1 box any kind of pasta noodles
1 medium or small onion , diced ( sweet or red , your choice )
1 packages regular ham , honey ham or any other ham cut into bite size pieces
1 bottle of Italian dressing ( you can use regular or zesty )

1
Boil your pasta noodles until done.
2
Remove from heat, drain and let cool.
3
You don't have to use the entire box.
4
I didn't.
5
I used maybe half or a bit over half.
6
While the noodles cool , start prepping the rest of the ingredients.
7
Open and drain black olives.
8
Slice them length wise , in half or leave whole.
9
Your choice.
10
Rinse off the tomatoes, and slice into bite size or you can use grape tomatoes.
11
Rinse , peel and slice your cucumber into bite size pieces.
12
Slice up your block of mozzarella cheese into small bite sizes.
13
Slice your soft round mozzarella into thin slices or however you like.
14
Take your ham and chop it up into pieces or into long thin lengths.
15
I used deli ham.
16
Chop up your onion if using onion.
17
For the pepperoni, you can leave them sliced as is or cut up.
18
I cut mine into fours.
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When the noodles are cool , add some of the Italian dressing.
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Mix .
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Start adding in everything that you chopped and sliced.
22
Mix well.
23
You don't have to use the entire bottle.
24
Cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for at least an hour.
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Enjoy ;)

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can black pitted olives sliced or leave whole, 3 to 4 vine tipe tomatoes sliced into bite size pieces ( you can use any kind of tomato ), 1 packages mozzarella cheese , cut into small cubes or however you like ( I buy the round one from Aldi's ), 1/2 to 1 block of mozzarella cheese, cubed, and more.

Yes, Taisen's semi 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!

Taisen's semi Italian pasta salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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