Italian Dressing Pasta Salad

Italian Dressing Pasta Salad

This Creamy Italian Pasta Salad will add a burst of flavor to your summer picnics, potlucks, or weeknight meals! I've been making this easy pasta salad on repeat lately and my family loves it every time. It's made with simple, fresh ingredients, hearty pasta, and the BEST creamy Italian dressing. It's also so quick to put together! Make this recipe for a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 589kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Salad Dressing Shaker

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

12 ounces uncooked pasta bowtie or farfalle is great!
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
4 ounces mozzarella pearls
1/2 cup shaved parmesan
4 ounces shredded sharp provolone
4 ounces uncured salami, cubed
1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Italian Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dijon
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayo
1/2 teaspoon both salt/pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the directions, rinse it with cold water, and drain well.
Whisk the italian dressing ingredients together and set aside.
In a large bowl, add all of the pasta salad ingredients and toss together.
Pour the Italian dressing over everything and stir well until the pasta salad is coated evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate and enjoy!

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Notes

Have leftovers? Store this pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days! It's best not to freeze this recipe, as the ingredients are best served fresh.
This recipe makes about 6 large servings for a meal or it can make 8-10 servings as a side dish!

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