Italian Pasta with Dressing (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
16 oz rotini pasta
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced
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1 English cucumber, chopped
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (mozzarella pearls or Bocconcini)
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4 oz salami, sliced
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3/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
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3/4 cup pepperoncini
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1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
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Italian salad dressing, to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, sprinkle in some salt, and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
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Mix together the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, mozzarella, salami, pepperoncini, olives, and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
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Serve immediately, or marinate by covering the pasta salad and refrigerating for a few hours or overnight. Optionally, reserve a little extra dressing to toss before serving.
# Notes:
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Reserve some extra dressing for tossing before serving, as the pasta may absorb much of it.