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Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 15 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
    • 6 ounces pepperoni sausage, diced
    • 6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
    • ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
    • ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper

  • Others

    • 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained
    • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Dressing

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon ground mustard seed
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.

3

Transfer drained, cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.

4

Mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar, and shake until well combined.

5

Pour dressing over the pasta salad; toss until well coated. Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

443

Calories

  • 16
    Protein
  • 25
    Carbs
  • 32
    Fats

💡 Use fresh and high-quality ingredients to enhance flavor.Adjust seasoning to taste; more salt or pepper can be added as preferred.For a vegan option, omit pepperoni and cheese or substitute with plant-based alternatives.Go lighter on pasta and heavier on vegetables for a low-carb variation.This recipe works great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.