Easy Italian Salami Pasta Salad Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful Italian salami pasta salad is ready in under an hour and perfect for a quick weeknight meal, potluck, or work lunch! Made with simple ingredients you likely already have, this recipe is bursting with fresh tastes. The secret? A generous dressing that keeps the salad moist and delicious, even after chilling for a few days. Serves 4 as a side dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 985.3 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Italian Salami Pasta Salad

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How to Make Easy Italian Salami Pasta Salad

  1. Cook 8 ounces of pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool.
  2. While pasta cooks, thinly slice 4 ounces of salami into strips.
  3. Slice 1/2 cup of black olives and dice 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained) and 1/2 of a bell pepper (any color).
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
  5. Add the cooked pasta, salami, olives, sundried tomatoes, and bell pepper to the dressing.
  6. Gently toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 days) to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Before serving, garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

105 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

120g

Carbs

15g