Easy Cold Pizza Pasta Salad
 
An easy cold pasta recipe that makes a tasty main or side dish and can be used for meal prep.
Ingredients
  • 12oz tri-color rotini pasta
  • 4oz Margherita® Hard Salami
  • 4oz Margherita® Thick Sliced Pepperoni
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (variety of red, yellow, green)
  • 8-10 grape tomatoes
  • sliced black olives (2.25oz can), drained and rinsed
  • ¾ olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • fresh parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for approximately 8 minutes until firm, or al dente.
  2. Strain pasta and place in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes to cool down.
  3. While pasta cools, cut salami and pepperoni into thin strips (julienne).
  4. Make the dressing by mixing oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, dried basil, and granulated garlic.
  5. In a large serving bowl, mix dressing with the cold pasta noodles. Add the vegetables, deli meat, and shredded cheese. Gently mix to thoroughly combine.
  6. Top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Serve or store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Recipe by Nifty Mom at https://niftymom.com/2019/11/easy-cold-pizza-pasta-salad/