Italian Pasta Salad (The Mediterranean Dish)

Italian Pasta Salad

Source: The Mediterranean Dish

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Serves: 10 (as a side)

Ingredients

350g pasta

Kosher salt

1 pint cherry tomatoes

1 bell pepper

1 shallot

1 cup artichokes

¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives

6 pepperoncini, chopped

200g salami, sliced into bite size pieces

200g mozzarella cheese, torn (or cheese balls)

½ cup chopped fresh parsley

½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbs white wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

½-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Kosher salt and black pepper

Method

1.     Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don’t forget to salt your water). Drain

2.     In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.

3.     In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.

4.     Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.