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Italian Pasta Salad
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5 from 4 votes

Italian Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Italian Pasta salad is one of my favorite summertime recipes; topped with a lemon vinaigrette it’s a quick, easy recipe loaded with flavor. Think of your favorite items on an antipasto platter tossed together with leftover pasta and a tangy lemony vinaigrette. Cured meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, olives, and tomatoes, so easy and so delicious.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian Pasta Salad, pasta salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 583kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Pasta Small, shaped types of pasta are best
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 12 Ounce Jar or Can Artichoke Hearts Halved
  • 1/2 Cup Black Olives Sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Red Onion Sliced
  • 1/4 Cup Pickled Mild Peppers Sliced
  • 8 Ounces Salami 1/2-inch dice, I used uncured Sopressata
  • 8 Ounces Fontina Cheese 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Good quality
  • 1/3 Cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 1 Bunch Flat-Leaf Parsley Leaves only, chopped

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Freshly grated
  • 2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta in well-salted water, it should taste like the ocean. Cook the pasta for the least amount of time the manufacturer suggests
  • Combine all of the Lemon Vinaigrette ingredients and whisk to combine
  • Strain the cooked pasta, add it to a large mixing bowl and add the Lemon Vinaigrette, mix well to combine. Let the pasta cool
  • Prepare all the other ingredients then add to the cool pasta. Stir to combine
  • Refrigerate for at least 2-hours or overnight. Serve cold
Nutrition Facts
Italian Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 1557mg68%
Potassium 411mg12%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 1240IU25%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 271mg27%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.