Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Italian Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that combines tender farfalle pasta with crisp vegetables, savory olives, zesty salami, and creamy mozzarella. Tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or meal prepping for the week ahead. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can effortlessly impress guests or enjoy a nutritious lunch. This refreshing salad not only satisfies your palate but also provides a healthy balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package farfalle pasta (16 oz / 410g), uncooked
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 ½ cups black olives, pitted
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- ½ cup salami, quartered
Instructions
- Cook farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with mozzarella cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, parsley, red onion, green pepper, and salami.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg