Description
A colorful and creamy pasta salad perfect for gatherings, packed with fresh ingredients and robust flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup homemade mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta, cooked
- 1 cup diced small red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely diced shallot
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup diced hard uncured salami
- 1 cup diced mozzarella
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Italian Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the rotini or fusilli pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold running water.
- Combine the Ingredients: In the bowl with the creamy dressing, add the cooked pasta, diced red bell pepper, finely diced shallot, black olives, salami, and mozzarella. Gently fold everything together.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Toss in the chopped parsley and basil, stirring gently to combine.
- Season to Taste: Taste and adjust with more kosher salt or black pepper if needed.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and tastes even better after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg