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Pasta Salad with Garlic Dressing

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Salad Italian
Pasta Salad with Garlic Dressing
Ingredients
  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
  • 6 ounces pepperoni sausage, diced
  • 6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
  • 1 medium red onion, very thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, drained
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1
Collect all necessary components.
2
Heat a substantial container of salted water to its boiling point. Introduce rotini and cook until it reaches the desired level of doneness, yet still retains a slight firmness when bitten into, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Discard the cooking liquid and rinse the pasta with icy water, then drain once more.
3
Transfer the cooked, drained pasta to a spacious container. Combine pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
4
Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar with a secure lid. Close the lid tightly and vigorously shake until all components are harmoniously blended.
5
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad; thoroughly mix until every component is evenly coated. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours before serving