Best Italian Pasta Salad
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 10 oz salami ((chopped into ¼ inch pieces))
- 1 cup English cucumber ((quartered and sliced))
- 2 cups grape tomatoes ((halved))
- 1 ½ cups bell peppers ((diced, I like two use two different colors))
- ½ cup red onion ((chopped))
- 8 oz black olives ((drained and sliced))
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup parmesan cheese ((shredded))
- ½ cup parsley ((chopped))
- 1 ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice ((freshly squeezed))
- 1 ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp garlic ((minced))
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to the package directions on the box for al dente. Drain in a large colander and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta down. Then set aside.
- Add, olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- Add cooked pasta and the remaining pasta salad ingredients to a large bowl. Then pour dressing over the top. Mix until well combined!
- Serve cold, and enjoy!