Description
Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and zesty dish that brings together a medley of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Packed with marinated artichokes, olives, salami, and ham, each bite is a delightful explosion of taste. This easy-to-make salad can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute gatherings or meal prep throughout the week. Whether served as a main course or side dish at barbecues and potlucks, this colorful salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 cup marinated artichokes
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 cup stuffed green olives
- 1 cup pepperoncini
- 1 cup ham
- 1 cup salami
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 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 the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the artichokes, olives, pepperoncini, 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 until well mixed.
- In a large bowl or pot with the cooled pasta, add chopped ingredients and half of the dressing. Toss to combine.
- Top with parsley and Parmesan cheese. Add remaining dressing and mix again.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg