Italian Pasta Salad
View original ↗
Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel★ 4.8 (61)

Italian Pasta Salad

NUTRITION · PER SERVING35M COOK
CAL 30%·PRO 31%
CARBS 81G53% OF CAL
12G FIBER32G OTHER37G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 25G37% OF CAL
7G SAT18G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A hearty Italian pasta salad tossed with olives, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pepperoni in a balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and side dishes.

sideitaliansaladpastapork
View the full recipe on Mel's Kitchen Cafe →

We index the facts; the cooking instructions live with the creator.

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 12 ounces whole wheat or regular penne pasta (cooked until al dente (see note))
  • 1 (6-ounce) can large olives (drained and sliced in half)
  • 1-2 cups chopped cucumber
  • 2 cups sliced or chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 4-6 ounces sliced or chopped salami or pepperoni ((about 1 cup))
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (cut in half (see note))
  • 1/4 cup chopped red or green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine or white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan or Parm-reggiano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher salt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
PREP
25M
SODIUM
976MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.