Easy Italian Pasta Salad

This easy Italian Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for summer picnics or potlucks. Packed with fresh vegetables, cheese, pepperoni and dressed with a zesty homemade Italian dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Pound Rotini Pasta
• 1 Cup Pepperoni (chopped)
• 1 Cup Salami (chopped)
• 1/2 Cup Black Olives (sliced)
• 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (chopped)
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
• 2 Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 Cup Red Onion (chopped)
• 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (grated)
• 1 Tablespoon Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
• 1 Tablespoon Parsley (dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Basil (dried)
• 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the Dressing: ---
2. 2Prepare the dressing by adding everything to a glass jar, adding the lid and shaking to combine, or whisking in a bowl.
3. 3--- For the Pasta Salad: ---
4. 4Cook the pasta for about 7-8 minutes, or until it's just al dente.
5. 5Place the cooked pasta in a strainer in the sink and let cool.
6. 6Add the mix in ingredients and the salad dressing as well as salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat and serve within 30 minutes.