Classic Pasta Salad

This refreshing pasta salad combines your favorite pasta with crisp veggies, tangy Italian vinaigrette, and savory salami for a perfect side dish or light meal. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or easy weekday lunches.

A classic pasta salad will always be a staple in my home. Every once in a while I go through a phase where I will eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner; I can’t get enough! It truly is a fresh and tasty classic that you can never go wrong with.

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Classic Pasta Salad

Classic Pasta Salad

This refreshing pasta salad combines your favorite pasta with crisp veggies, tangy vinaigrette, and savory salami for a perfect side dish or light meal. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or easy weekday lunches.

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 15 MinInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 35 M
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 4 oz salami, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatos, quartered
  • 4 mini cucumbers, chopped
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing (store-bought or homemade)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions to al-dente.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.
  3. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

You can completely make this recipe your own! Use what you have on hand or substitute ingredients for what you prefer, it is completely customizable!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

566

Fat

31 g

Sat. Fat

9 g

Carbs

54 g

Fiber

5 g

Net carbs

49 g

Sugar

8 g

Protein

19 g

Sodium

869 mg

Cholesterol

39 mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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