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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
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This Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a flavorful and refreshing dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal. The tangy homemade Italian dressing coats the pasta and assorted ingredients, creating a vibrant and satisfying salad.

Ingredients

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Italian Dressing:

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

  • Cooked pasta (of your choice)
  • Pepperoni slices
  • Salami slices
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Black olives, sliced
  • Bell peppers, diced
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Pepperoncini peppers
  • Mozzarella pearls
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Italian dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  3. Toss with dressing: Pour half of the dressing over warm pasta and mix well.
  4. Add ingredients: Combine pepperoni, salami, cherry tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, and mozzarella pearls with the pasta.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  6. Serve: Before serving, toss with remaining dressing, garnish with Parmesan and parsley, and enjoy!

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Keywords: Italian Pasta Salad, Zesty Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe

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