Description
This Easy Summer Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor and made with just four simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick meal or a healthy side dish, it’s a delightful medley of fresh tastes that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar (red wine vinegar works too)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry oregano
- 2 teaspoons dry basil
- black pepper to taste
- 1 pound uncooked pasta (preferably rotini)
- one 10-oz. package cherry tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half if needed
- 8 ounces salami, cut into cubes or thin strips
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Blend the dressing ingredients in a small blender or food processor.
- Bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to a boil in a large pot.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse it with cold water. Toss the pasta with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta and all the remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
You can double the dressing if making it ahead of time.
Feel free to add any fresh herbs you enjoy, such as parsley or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg