Description
A vibrant, protein-packed Italian pasta salad that’s perfect for summer gatherings and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- Salami, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, diced
- Bell pepper, diced
- Red onion, chopped
- Olives, sliced
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Italian dressing
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add chopped basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance for the best flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg