Italian Pasta Salad

Whoa baby! This pasta salad is AMAZING! The savory Italian blend of flavors makes it a tough one to stop eating! It’s great as a side dish to your favorite grilled chicken or shrimp or excellent addition to a potluck display!

Prep Time30

Cook Time0

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: barbecue, pasta

Servings:

Calories: 298kcal

Ingredients

8 oz fusilli, orecchiette, bowtie or rigatoni cooked al dente, drained & cooled
4 oz chopped salami
4 oz chopped pepperoni
8 oz fresh mozzarella cut into cubes
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts drained and chopped
½ cup sliced olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
⅓ cup basil pesto
⅔ cup light or regular Caesar dressing
¼ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup shredded parmesan
Garnish: additional Parmesan and sliced fresh basil

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine cooked and cooled pasta, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, marinated artichoke hearts, olives, tomatoes, red onion, Caesar dressing, basil pesto, and Parmesan cheese.
Toss until well combined well and garnish.