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New World Spice and Tea Trader

Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

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For the Dressing

1/3 Cup Red Wine Vinegar

1/4 Cup Pesto

1 Garlic Clove, grated

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

1 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

For the Pasta Salad

1 lb Rotini Pasta, cooked and cooled

1 pt Cherry Tomatoes, halved

2 Cups Diced Salami

8 oz Mozzarella Pearls

1 Cup Black Olives, sliced

1 Cup Baby Bell Peppers, thinly sliced

1/2 Cup Red Onion, diced

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated (plus more for serving)

1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

1/2 Cup Fresh Basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)

1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

For the Dressing

  1. Whisk together the vinegar, pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the olive oil, whisking constantly until combined. Set aside.

For the Pasta Salad

  1. Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, salami, mozzarella, olives, bell peppers, onion, Parmesan, salt, basil, and parsley. Whisk the dressing once more, then pour it over the salad, stirring to combine.
  2. Just before serving, sprinkle with more chopped basil, parsley, and parmesan, if you like.