Loaded Italian Pasta Salad (Deli-Style Favorite)

Loaded Italian Pasta Salad (Deli-Style Favorite)

This loaded Italian pasta salad is packed with deli meats, fresh vegetables, cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing. It’s the perfect make-ahead side dish for cookouts, BBQs, and easy weeknight meals.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 497 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Pasta

1 lb rotini pasta

Meats

1 cup diced ham
1/2 cup salami sliced, cut into strips
1/2 cup pepperoni sliced, halved

Cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Veggies

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumber diced
1/2 cup red onion diced
1 cup bell peppers chopped
1/4 cup black olives sliced , optional
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, ham, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, parmesan, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, peppers, olives, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until combined.
Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss until evenly coated.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

When it comes to the nutrition information provided for recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s just an estimate. The actual nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Be mindful that any nutritional information provided is intended as a general guideline rather than exact values.

Notes

Best served chilled
Save extra dressing to refresh leftovers
Customize with your favorite deli meats and cheeses

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 835mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 913IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 2mg

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