Italian Pasta Salad
This loaded Italian Pasta Salad has pasta, meat, veggies, and cheese in every bite! Tossed in an irresistible homemade dressing, it’s a must-make for all of your summer parties.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 oz. pasta cavatappi, fusilli, or pasta shape of choice
- 1 lb. chicken cooked
- 2 oz pepperoni ½ cup, chopped
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese chopped
- 2 oz. black olives sliced
- ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1 pint grape Tomatoes halved
- 2 mini Cucumbers chopped
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp dijon
- ½ tsp honey
- ½ tsp italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by making the dressing: whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl or glass measuring cup and set aside.
- Next, cook pasta according to the instructions on the package; drain and allow to cool.
- Place the pasta, along with the other salad ingredients, into a large bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing overtop then toss to combine. Add more dressing as desired and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1155IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg
