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Best Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add cooked pasta and the remaining pasta salad ingredients to a large bowl. Then pour dressing over the top. Mix until well combined!
  4. Serve cold, and enjoy!