Italian-Style Pasta Salad

"The best thing about this dish is that it's flexible. Feel free to add cauliflower, zucchini, or other meats. I also like to add a little olive juice to the dressing. The number of servings varies a lot because this can be used as a side dish or main dish."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
18
Serves:
6-12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook pasta using directions on package.
  • Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, drain again.
  • In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta, mozzarella, salami, broccoli, bell pepper, onions, olives, parsley, and Parmesan.
  • For dressing, in a jar or other container with a lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, sugar, black pepper and crushed red pepper.
  • Cover and shake well.
  • Pour half of dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
  • To serve, add tomatoes and remainder of dressing.
  • Toss gently.
  • Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

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