Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Italian Pasta Salad

For Book Club this morning I wanted to make something to take to share with all my ladies and our kids but I also wanted it to be something healthy.  I opened my fridge and started pulling stuff out.  I came up with this salad.  I loved how easy it was to throw together and that it was chocked full of fresh veggies!



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Italian Pasta Salad

Dressing

2 oz Red Wine or Balsamic Vinegar
4 oz Olive Oil
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 1/2 tsp sugar

In a 1/2 pint mason jar add all of the ingredients.  Tighten the lid and shake vigorously.  The dressing will separate, shake again immediately before use.

Salad

6 oz pasta cooked and drained (I used mini-rotini)
1/2 English Cucumber quartered and sliced
2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup cherry/grape tomatoes, halved
3 mozzarella string cheese sticks, sliced
1/2 cup turkey mini-pepperoni's
1/2 cup dressing
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Parmesan Cheese, optional

Cook and drain the pasta.  Meanwhile prepare the vegetables and place in a large serving bowl.  


Add the cooled pasta, pepperoni, and cheese, mix until combined.  


Add 1/2 cup off the prepared dressing, sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.  Stir with a large spoon to coat the salad with dressing.  



Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Comments (7)

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Nothing says summer like pasta salad! In our house it's like a snowflake....no two are the same. Just like you said, open the fridge and assemble with whatever's on-hand :)
1 reply · active 613 weeks ago
Too true Miss Kim! Sorry I've been a flake lately, I still need to catch up on things I hope ya'll are having a good summer :)
This is the second recipe for pasta salad I've seen today, and now I'm totally craving some!
1 reply · active 613 weeks ago
It's a sign! You need some pasta salad :) lol
It's a wonderful salad! Pasta salad is one of my favorite(!). although without the turkey. I'm a vegetarian (and we don't eat meat/chicken with dairy - religious reason)
Anyway for me it's great salad no matter what season - winter or summer :)
1 reply · active 613 weeks ago
Perfect! I think it is just as good without the pepperoni too, I threw them in for the kids :)
Recipe turned out great, first time ever making Italian pasta salad and will definitely keep this recipe for next time.

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