Description
This Italian Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for any occasion, blending vibrant flavors and textures that everyone will love. With a mix of marinated artichokes, tangy olives, savory salami, and ham, this salad offers a refreshing taste that’s ideal for summer gatherings or potlucks. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it can be served as a main dish or as a side. Plus, it’s easily customizable—add your favorite vegetables or adjust the ingredients based on what you have on hand. Make it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining as the flavors deepen over time. Enjoy a bowl of deliciousness that guarantees satisfaction with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup marinated artichokes
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 cup stuffed green olives
- 1 cup pepperoncini
- 1 cup ham (diced)
- 1 cup salami (diced)
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a jar, combine olive oil, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Shake until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with artichokes, olives, pepperoncini, ham, salami, onion, and parsley. Pour half of the dressing over and toss gently.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and drizzle remaining dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg