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Italian Pasta Salad

Delicious Italian Pasta Salad Recipe with Fresh Veggies and Cheese

This Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful mix of veggies, cheeses, and pasta, delivering tasty bites in every serving.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 370

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fusilli pasta
  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup mini sweet peppers thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup pepperoncini peppers sliced
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3/4 cup provolone or mozzarella cheese small cubed
  • 2 to 3 cups fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp pepperoncini brine or fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp shallots minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. Prepare Italian Dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, pepperoncini brine, shallots, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a large liquid measuring cup or bowl; whisk well. Let sit while you slice and dice veggies for pasta salad.
  3. In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, chickpeas, tomatoes, bell peppers, spinach, pepperoncini peppers, olives, Parmesan, and provolone. Pour dressing overtop and toss well to combine.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSodium: 810mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep and can be customized with various vegetables and cheeses based on your preference.

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