Description
A vibrant and filling pasta salad that combines rotini, salami, and fresh veggies for a protein-packed meal, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 6 ounces salami, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain and let cool in a large bowl.
- Combine the ingredients: In that same large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped salami, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Dress it up: Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss everything together.
- Add the finishing touches: Sprinkle in the chopped basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy: This dish can be served right away, or refrigerate for an hour or two for the flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad holds up well in the fridge, making it great for meal prepping. Customize with your favorite veggies and proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg