Best Pasta Salad

Best Pasta Salad

20 min
6 - 8

This Italian-inspired pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to your summer potluck. Make it in advance and let the flavors meld overnight!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cooked fusilli pasta
  • 8 oz. mozzarella balls, halved
  • 4 oz. salami, quartered
  • 1 c. artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 c. pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1/3 c. extra-virgin oliive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, toss pasta, mozzarella, salami, artichokes, tomatoes, and olives. 

  2. 2

    In a jar, combine oil, garlic, vinegar, parsley, Italian seasoning, and red pepper. Secure with a lid, then shake to combine; season with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine.