Name: Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup homemade mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta, cooked according to package directions; 1 cup diced small red bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely diced shallot; 1/2 cup sliced black olives; 1 cup diced beef salami; 1 cup diced microbial-rennet mozzarella; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves; kosher salt, to taste

Description

A flavor-packed Creamy Italian Pasta Salad perfect for summer cookouts, barbecues, or an easy lunch, featuring a zesty homemade dressing and fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

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1 cup homemade mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 cup diced small red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely diced shallot
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 cup diced beef salami
1 cup diced microbial-rennet mozzarella
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

Step: In a blender or using an immersion blender in a wide-mouth jar, combine the homemade mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and vinegar. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Step: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, bell peppers, shallots, olives, salami, mozzarella, parsley, and basil. Pour the Creamy Italian Dressing over the pasta and toss until the pasta is very well coated and combined. Season to taste with salt. Cover and refrigerate until just chilled.

Notes

For best results when preparing ahead, store the dressing separately and toss with the salad on the day of serving to prevent the pasta from absorbing too much sauce. Store-bought mayo or Greek yogurt can be used as substitutes for homemade mayonnaise.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 485 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 1032 mg
Fat: 31 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 13 g
Cholesterol: 34 mg

Keywords: creamy italian pasta salad, side dish, summer recipe, rotini salad