Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
A quick Italian pasta salad with chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy dressing.Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep.Light, flavorful, and easy to customize.
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked pasta small shells or rotini
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken shredded and chopped
- 1/2 cup beef or turkey salami thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley finely diced
- 1/2 cup black olives halved
- 1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a jar, combine all dressing ingredients. Shake well until smooth and creamy. Chill for best flavor.
- Bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly with cold water.
- Prepare all ingredients: chop chicken, slice salami, and dice vegetables.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, salami, vegetables, parsley, and Parmesan.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. This Italian Pasta Salad Recipe tastes best when evenly coated.
- Chill for 10 minutes, toss again, and serve fresh.
Notes
- Use beef or turkey salami to keep the recipe halal
- Add avocado or feta for a creamy twist
- Perfect as a side dish or main meal