Quick Italian Pasta Salad (with 1 Secret Ingredient) Recipe
This 1 ingredient changed EVERYTHING. My pasta salad is now LEGENDARY, transforming a simple side into a crave-worthy main dish with vibrant colors and bold, savory flavors. After countless tests for potlucks and family gatherings, I discovered that one secret ingredient in the dressing unlocks a depth of flavor that makes this pasta salad SO good. Trust me, this is the only recipe you’ll need.
PrintQuick Italian Pasta Salad (with 1 Secret Ingredient)
Ingredients
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- 1 lb rotini noodles
- 3.5 to 4 oz pepperoni (about 3/4 cup, quartered)
- 4 oz salami slices (about 3/4 cup, cut into quarters)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup black olives (halved and drained)
- 1 orange bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped pepperoncini
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- Grated parmesan cheese and minced parsley, for topping
- 3/4 cup native olive oil
- 1/4 cup redwine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons organic lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp paprika powder, 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
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