Easy Italian Pasta Salad
This Easy Italian Pasta Salad recipe is the perfect dish to bring to any picnic, BBQ, or camping trip this summer. It comes together in only 20 minutes. It's loaded with vegetables, salami, and finished off with a homemade Italian dressing.
Servings 6 side servings
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad
- 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta boiled according to package directions (penne shape or similar)
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups mixed greens (salad mix, spinach, or arugula), chopped
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese cut into a small dice (about 4 ounces)
- ½ cup pitted Mediterranean olives chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- ¼ red onion diced
- 2 ounces sliced salami chopped
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, tomatoes, greens, cheese cubes, olives, basil, red onion, and salami.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake to emulsify and mix into the pasta salad until well coated. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
- Can be gluten-free if using GF pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 597mg26%
Potassium 175mg5%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 576IU12%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.