Name: Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Summer
Ingredients: ¾ cup olive oil; ¼ cup white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 16 ounces elbow macaroni, prepared; 1 bell pepper, diced; 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives, drained and rinsed; 10 slices dry salami, chopped; 10 slices pepperoni, chopped; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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I’m thrilled to share our recipe for a tasty Italian Pasta Salad, ideal for summer family meals. This salad is made with salami, pepperoni, and delicious mozzarella cheese, all mixed together with a homemade dressing that bursts with tantalizing flavors. It’s a refreshing and fulfilling dish that is guaranteed to become a household favorite. So easy to make in advance, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or weekend outings. So, let’s not wait any further and make this amazing Pasta Salad with Italian Flavours.

A white serving dish filled to the brim with an Italian Pasta Salad with meat and cheese. Behind the dish is a salt and pepper shaker.

Summer Pasta Salad with Italian Flavours

This Italian Pasta Salad is a medley of delectable flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of savory salami and zesty pepperoni creates a perfect balance of spices, giving the salad a hint of smokiness and a bit of heat. The creamy and mild mozzarella cheese blends beautifully with the other ingredients, creating a smooth and luscious texture that complements the salad’s bold flavors.

A dish of pasta salad with Italian flavours on a wooden table. You can see Salami and Pepperoni across the top of it and some olives.

But it’s not just the ingredients themselves that make this pasta salad so delicious – it’s also the homemade dressing that brings everything together. Together, these ingredients create a mouthwatering pasta salad that is perfect for any summer meal. Whether you’re planning a picnic, hosting a backyard BBQ, or just looking for an easy and flavorful meal to enjoy with your family, this Italian Pasta Salad is sure to please everyone’s palate.

Top down view of a Pasta Salad with Salami and Pepperoni on a table ready to be served to everyone.

Ingredients for an Italian Pasta Salad for Families

Makes:
10 Servings

Prep Time:
15 minutes

Chill Time:
Minimum 1 Hour

¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
16 ounces elbow macaroni, prepared
1 bell pepper, diced
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives, drained and rinsed
10 slices dry salami, chopped
10 slices pepperoni, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

A dish of delicious Italian Pasta salad on a table. With salami and pepperoni combined with olives, tomatoes and bell peppers and a homemade dressing.

How to Make your Pasta Salad with Italian Flavours

1. Stir together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

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Homemade Italian dressing in a bowl ready to pour of a summer salad.

2. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir to mix.

Ingredients for an Italian Pasta Salad, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, green peppers and pasta.

3. Pour the dressing mixture over the top of the salad and toss to coat.

dressing being poured over a tossed Italian Salad.

4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour.

5. Stir before serving.

A serving dish of Italian Pasta Salad mixed together ready to enjoy.

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Yield: 10 Servings