Italian Pasta Salad
Serves 6
Directions
- 1Cook pasta according to box instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2Add cooked pasta to a mixing bowl.
- 3Add chopped cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, ham, pepperoni, salami, provolone cheese, and feta cheese to the bowl.
- 4Pour Italian dressing over the ingredients.
- 5Combine all ingredients.
- 6Serve the pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 8 oz box protein or chickpea pasta
- 0.75 cup light Italian dressing
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 8 oz package smoked deli ham
- 5 oz package turkey pepperoni
- 5 oz light Italian dry salami
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- fresh basil
Equipment
large potcolandermixing bowl
Tips
- Soak the chopped red onion in cold water while you prep everything else for a milder onion flavor
- You could also marinate them in the dressing
- If you have time, let it sit in the fridge for a few hours to chill
- Cook the chopped ham in a hot frying pan for a few minutes to improve flavor and texture.
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