# Italian Pasta Salad

Italian pasta salad is a protein and fiber rich recipe that is simple to make and perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to box instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Add cooked pasta to a mixing bowl.
3. Add chopped cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, ham, pepperoni, salami, provolone cheese, and feta cheese to the bowl.
4. Pour Italian dressing over the ingredients.
5. Combine all ingredients.
6. Serve the pasta salad.

## Equipment

- large pot
- colander
- mixing 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMSNgGBwb/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/72ad97b6-a025-426c-ab2b-482c2a0e65fa
- Extracted: 2025-05-20

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