Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian pasta salad in a white serving bowl with a wooden spoon on the side

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This Italian pasta salad recipe brings all the flavors of an Italian sub into a delicious pasta salad everyone will love as a side dish or even a main! Bowtie pasta gets tossed with a blend of veggies, Italian deli meats, cheese, and a creamy mix of mayonnaise and Italian dressing.

Prep Time15

Cook Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 447kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

1 lb bowtie pasta cooked according to package instructions, strained, and run under cold water until cooled completely
1 - 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1 medium cucumber sliced into coins, then quartered (about 2 cups)
6 oz genoa salami diced
6 oz pepperoni diced
2 cups shredded mozzarella/provolone blend
6 oz diced ham
1 2.25 oz can sliced black olives
1 1/2 cups Italian dressing
2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers, diced
salt & pepper to taste
shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional

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Instructions

Add the pasta, meats, cheese, and vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to evenly combine.
1 lb bowtie pasta, 1 - 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 medium cucumber, 6 oz genoa salami, 6 oz pepperoni, 2 cups shredded mozzarella/provolone blend, 6 oz diced ham, 1 2.25 oz can sliced black olives, 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
Add the dressing, mayo, and seasonings to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly combined.
1 1/2 cups Italian dressing, 2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, salt & pepper
Pour the dressing evenly out over the pasta, gently tossing until everything's evenly combined.
Cover and chill for 1-2 hours.
Give everything a good stir, then serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top for garnish- if desired.

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