Description
This Italian Pasta Salad Recipe is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together a medley of fresh vegetables, savory turkey, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or meal prep, this salad not only satisfies your cravings but also impresses with its colorful presentation and bold flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-make salad that serves up to 10 portions, making it an ideal choice for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 shallot (chopped)
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 6 pepperoncini (chopped)
- 6 to 8 ounces turkey slices
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley and basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, white grape juice vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, shallot, artichokes, olives, pepperoncini, turkey slices, mozzarella cheese, parsley, and basil to the pasta.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Let it sit for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg