Olive Garden Pasta Salad Supremo

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4

This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery – Olive Garden’s Italian Partners.

Ingredients:

6 cups spring greens

basil leaves (garnish)

grape tomatoes (garnish)

parmesan cheese, grated (garnish)

12 ounces tri-color spiral pasta, cooked according to package directions

1 cup green pepper, medium diced

1 cup red pepper, medium diced

2 italian plum tomatoes, seeds removed, diced

1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped

3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/2 lb genoa salami, julienne cut

1/2 lb capicola, julienne cut

1/2 cup roasted red pepper, medium diced

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1/4 cup romano cheese

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

3/4 cup balsamic vinegar

salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all pasta salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix evenly and chill until ready to serve.
2. Place a layer of spring mix lettuce greens on a chilled salad plate. Place a 1-cup portion of pasta salad in center of plate. Decorate plate with grape tomatoes. Garnish with basil leaves on top of salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

By RecipeOfHealth.com