Best Ever!!!!! Italian Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Guido's Grandma would be proud of this one! I hope you all enjoy this as much as our family does. Bon A Petit! Ingredients:
12 ounces cooked tri color rotini noodles |
1 slice smoked deli ham, cut on no. 10 diced |
3 slices deli hard salami, cut on no. 10 diced |
italian seasoning, any will do. i use (red monkey organic grinder-zest italian, freshly ground to taste.) |
16 ounces newman's own family recipe italian dressing (1 bottle) |
15 -20 grape tomatoes, halved |
2 scallions, sliced thin (green onion) |
1 red bell pepper, diced |
14 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, diced |
sliced black olives (2 of the small cans) |
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced |
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese |
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
red wine vinegar (i use just a splash or two) |
extra virgin olive oil, if needed |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt (if needed) |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. Rinse in cold water.
3. Combine pasta, artichoke hearts, olives, onions, and the cheeses, dressing, and rest of veggies; toss and mix well.
4. Taste to adjust seasoning, vinegar, or EVOO.
5. Cover and chill pasta salad for at least 2 hours or overnight is best.
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