The Best Pasta Salad
Super easy pasta salad - with pasta, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, pepperoncini, olives, and easy Italian dressing. DANGEROUSLY GOOD.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar (red wine vinegar works too)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (see notes)
- 2 cloves garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dry oregano
- 2 teaspoons dry basil
- to taste black pepper
- 1 pound uncooked pasta (preferably rotini)
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved, about 2 cups)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese balls (cut in half if needed)
- 8 ounces salami (cut into cubes or thin strips)
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Blend up the dressing ingredients in a small blender or food processor.
- Bring 4 quarts of water plus 1 tablespoon kosher salt to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine pasta and remaining ingredients in a very large bowl. Cover with dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
Super easy pasta salad - with pasta, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, pepperoncini, olives, and easy Italian dressing.