Pasta Salad
This vibrant pasta salad is packed with bold flavors from savory salami, zesty pepperoni, crisp bell peppers, and briny olives, all tossed with tender pasta and a tangy homemade dressing. With chunks of cheese, juicy tomatoes, crunchy celery, and onions, it’s a hearty and delicious dish perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- sauce pan for pasta
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound spiral pasta shells
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 can pitted black olives
- 1 small jar green olives
- 6-8 pound cherry tomatoes whole or cut in half
- ½ pound cheddar cheese cut into small chunks
- ½ pound salami sliced
- ½ pound pepperoni sliced or chunk style
- 1 small red onion diced
For the Dressing
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Add all the salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together with a whisk and pour over salad and toss. If needed, more dressing can be used.
- For maximum flavor allow to stay in the refrigerator overnight.
Notes
- Any pasta type can be used.
- You can add more ingredients or leave some of them out and make it your own.
- Add more dressing if you like even more flavor.