Italian Pasta Salad

4.67 from 3 reviews

This zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a delicious blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion! With marinated artichokes, olives, and loads of salami and ham, this easy pasta salad recipe can be served as a side dish, or main course and is the ultimate potluck or cookout salad.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Pasta, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 422kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

1 lb (box) pasta
1 cup marinated artichokes
1 cup black olives
1 cup stuffed green olives
1 cup pepperocini
1 cup ham
1 cup salami
1 cup onion - thinly sliced
1 cup Parmesan cheese - grated
½ cup fresh parsley - chopped

Dressing

¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup lemon-juice
1 teaspoon garlic - minced
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a large pot filled with water, cook pasta according to package directions. While water comes to a boil, roughly chop the artichokes, olives, pepperocini, ham and salami.
In a jar fitted with a lid, add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper. Screw on lid and shake jar until all ingredients are emulsified.
When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse, then add back to pasta pot. Add in all chopped ingredients and gently mix. Pour on half of dressing and toss. Sprinkle on parsley and cheese, add remaining dressing and toss to combine. Spoon onto platter or large bowl to serve immediately or store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

Notes

I think this Italian pasta salad recipe is better after sitting in the fridge for a bit. The pasta soaks up the homemade dressing, making the salad even more flavorful. You can make it up to a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator if needed.
This Italian salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

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