Italian Pasta Salad Mozzarella (Print Version)
Tossed rotini, mozzarella, salami, tomatoes, cucumber and olives in zesty Italian dressing for a flavorful dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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16 oz rotini pasta
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1 pint cherry or grape 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 and basil, chopped
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Italian salad dressing
# Directions:
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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 the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, mozzarella, salami, pepperoncini, olives, and fresh herbs in a large bowl.
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Drizzle the Italian dressing over the mixture and toss thoroughly. Season with additional salt and pepper, as needed.
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Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for a few hours to marinate. For marinating, allow the pasta salad to sit in the fridge for a few hours or overnight. Optionally, reserve extra dressing to toss before serving, as the pasta will absorb some of the dressing over time.