DELI-STYLE PASTA SALAD

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This is an authentic deli-style recipe for pasta salad, it's great to take to potlucks or just to have at any time or any season. I sometimes add in some feta in place of the Parmesan cheese, I usually double up on the dressing ingredients, plan ahead this needs to chill for 8 hours or up to 24 hours --- please do not omit the salami that is what makes this salad!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (7 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta
6 ounces hard salami, thinly sliced
6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
2 1/4 ounces ripe olives, sliced and drained
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste, or use a small amount of fresh minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard or 1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or to taste)
salt and pepper
2 -4 teaspoons sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions; rinse in cold water, drain.
  • Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl.
  • Toss with 1-2 tbsp olive oil (to prevent pasta from sticking and drying out, this is optional).
  • Add the next 9 ingredients, with the Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic powder, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; shake well to combine.
  • Add in sugar if you find that the dressing is too strong.
  • Pour over the salad; toss to coat well.
  • Cover, and chill for 8 or more hours, (overnight is even better).
  • Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 339.9, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 9.3

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