Pasta Salad

Perfect side for a picnic or any day of the week if I'm being honest. This pasta salad is easy and super delicious.

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Pasta Salad Printable Recipe

1 lb. Tricolor Rotini (any short pasta works)

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

10 Oz. Cherry Tomatoes, halved lengthwise

1 6 Oz. can Black Olives, strained and chopped

1 Bunch Basil leaves, torn

12 Oz. Provolone Cheese, cubed

1/2 Cup Pepperoncini, Chopped

4 Oz. Genoa Salami, Roughly Chopped

Kosher Salt

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Red Pepper Flakes

Dressing

1/2 Cup Olive Oil

3 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar

2 Tbsp. Dried Oregano

1/2 Tsp. Kosher Salt

1/4 Tsp. Red Pepper

1 Tbsp. Spicy Brown Mustard

6 Cloves of Garlic, minced

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, place in a large bowl, and toss with olive oil. Place in the fridge and allow it to cool completely.

Meanwhile make the dressing. In a separate bowl add the dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.

Once the pasta in cooled add in the cherry tomatoes, black olives, basil, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, salami, a pinch of salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.

Add in the dressing and toss again to combine.

Serve an enjoy.

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