The Best Italian Pasta Salad
This is absolutely The Best Italian Pasta Salad! Salami, tomatoes, olives, onions, roasted red peppers, and a spicy pepperoncini vinaigrette. So delicious!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb fusilli pasta, cooked
- 1 cup red onion, chopped
- 2 cups chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups salami, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 8 oz black olives, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese pearls (or cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup parsley, chopped
For the pepperoncini dressing:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, drained
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small food processor or blend. Process until fully combined.
- Add pasta, tomatoes, red onion, salami, roasted red peppers, olives, mozzarella cheese, and parsley to a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss completely to combine.
- Sprinkle with extra parsley to serve. You can enjoy it immediately or refrigerate it for up to 1 day in advance.