Italian Pasta Salad Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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6 ounces canned black olives, drained and sliced
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 small red onion, chopped
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8 ounces salami, diced into quarters
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1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
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8 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced into cubes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 cup Italian dressing
# Instructions:
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Cook the tri-color rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, salami, basil, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Italian dressing. Mix together until well combined.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve the chilled pasta salad immediately.
# Notes:
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Chilling the pasta salad enhances the flavor as the ingredients have time to combine.