Italian Pasta Salad Bites (Printable Version)
A vibrant blend of pasta, salami, fresh veggies, olives, and mozzarella tossed in creamy Italian dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Components
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225 g rotini pasta
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170 g salami, sliced into strips
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285 g cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 English cucumber, diced
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1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
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225 g fresh mozzarella pearls or halved mozzarella balls
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120 ml black olives, pitted and sliced
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120 ml kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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120 ml roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
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80 ml fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Dressing
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240 ml Italian dressing, or as needed
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Boil rotini pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
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While the pasta cooks, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the English cucumber, finely dice the red onion, and slice the salami into thin strips. Cut mozzarella pearls or halve the mozzarella balls as needed.
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Slice both black and kalamata olives, and coarsely chop the drained roasted red peppers.
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Finely chop the fresh parsley.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, salami, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mozzarella, black olives, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and parsley.
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Add Italian dressing to the salad just before serving or to individual portions. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
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Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate for 1–3 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the salad to marinate refrigerated before serving.
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Homemade roasted bell peppers can be used for a fresher taste.