Yummy! Italian Pasta Salad

Yummy! Italian Pasta Salad

YUMMY! ITALIAN PASTA SALAD


"This dish has a distinctive taste. Made of selected ingredients and certainly natural and fresh. suitable for all ages.

This dish also makes our body become healthier and fitter. Can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. And you can try making this dish yourself at home."

Ingredients :

Salad:

• 1 pound penne pasta or similar
• 3 slices Genoa salami cut 1/2 inch thick pieces and cubed
• 1 cup halved pepperoni slices
• 1 cup mild banana pepper slices, roughly chopped
• 1 cup halved black olives
• 8-ounces mozzarella, cubed
• 1/2 cup julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup freshly chopped basil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• pinch red pepper flakes optional

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions :

Salad:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. 
2. Drain under cold water. Set aside to cool.
3. Once pasta has cooled, add pasta to a large bowl along with remaining salad ingredients.
4. If not serving the salad right away, chill salad until ready to serve.

Dressing:

1. Add all the dressing ingredients except for the olive oil in a blender or food processor.
2. While the machine is running slowly stream in olive oil. 
3. Continue to blend until combined.
4. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
5. When ready to serve toss pasta salad with dressing. 
6. Season pasta salad with additional salt and pepper if necessary to taste.

Thank you for coming to my blog and enjoyed to try it at home, good luck...

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