Description
A delightful and creamy pasta salad packed with vibrant flavors, perfect for summer gatherings and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup homemade mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1½ lemons)
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup diced small red bell pepper (from about 1 small pepper)
- 1/2 cup finely diced shallot (from about 1 large shallot)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup diced hard uncured salami
- 1 cup diced mozzarella
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the homemade mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Whisk in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and white wine vinegar until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper according to your preference.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini (or fusilli) pasta, diced red bell pepper, finely diced shallot, sliced black olives, diced salami, diced mozzarella, chopped parsley, and sliced basil leaves.
- Pour the creamy Italian dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated in that luscious dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve chilled, and watch as it disappears!
Notes
This salad tastes even better if made a few hours or the day before serving. Allow it a night in the fridge to let the flavors develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg