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The Best Summer Pasta Salad


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  • Author: Raquel
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 8-10 1x

Description

This vibrant summer pasta salad is packed with marinated mozzarella, salami, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a zesty pepperoncini-spiked dressing—perfect for picnics, BBQs, and make-ahead meals.


Ingredients

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For the Zesty Italian Dressing:

  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp pepperoncini juice 
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder 
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt

For the Summer Pasta Salad:

  • 1 lb short pasta (fusilli, gemelli, or gigli work great)
  • 8 oz dry-cured salami, diced
  • 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz mini mozzarella balls
  • 1 (3.5 oz) can sliced black olives, drained
  • ¾ cup sliced pepperoncini (about 3 oz), drained
  • 1 (6.5 oz) jar quartered marinated artichokes, drained (optional)
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

For the Best Summer Pasta Salad:

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
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