The Best Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

The Best Italian Pasta Salad Recipe – Hands down the most perfect Italian style

pasta salad we’ve ever tried!

For the Vinaigrette:

· 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

· 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

· 3 garlic cloves, minced

· 1 tablespoon honey

· 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning

· 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Italian Pasta Salad:

· 1 pound fusilli pasta

· 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

· 1 cup chopped hard salami slices

· 3/4 cup chopped grilled piquillo peppers

· 1/2 cup chopped red onion

· 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley

· 12 ounces mini mozzarella balls

· 3.8 ounce can sliced black olives, drained

1. Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a large

spoonful of salt to the water.

2. Then stir in the dried pasta. Cook according to package instructions, usually

6-8 minutes to al dente.

3. Drain the pasta, and rinse with cold water in a colander. Shake off the excess

water and place the pasta in a large salad bowl.

4. While the pasta is boiling, whisk all the ingredients of the vinaigrette in a

small bowl. Set aside. Then chop all the salad ingredients.