Easy Summer Italian Pasta Salad

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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Servings 4
Calories 330
Best Season
Ingredients:
    Pasta Salad
  • 4 Greenridge Farm Kale and Asiago Sausages - sliced into half moons
  • 16 ounces Rotini noodles
  • 1 cup Pepperoni - Sliced into half moons
  • 1 cup Salami - cut into half moons
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives - sliced
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese - grated
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes - halved
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup Red onion
  • Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup White distilled vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook the rotini noodles according to the package directions or until they reach an al dente texture.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing by combining extra virgin olive oil, white distilled vinegar, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder, fresh minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized mason jar.

  3. Secure the lid on the jar and shake vigorously to thoroughly mix all the dressing ingredients together.

  4. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it in a strainer placed in the sink and allow it to cool down completely.

  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced Greenridge Farm Kale and Asiago Sausages, pepperoni, salami, black olives, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped red onion.

  6. Mix all the pasta ingredients together until everything is evenly incorporated.

  7. Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture, ensuring it coats the ingredients evenly.

  8. Add salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind the flavors of the ingredients

  9. Gently toss the pasta salad to ensure that the dressing coats the entire mixture.

  10. Serve the Easy Summer Italian Pasta Salad immediately and enjoy its fresh flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 330kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g27%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 14g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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