Easiest-Ever Pasta Salad
Submitted by Rich Williams (‘62)Ingredients:
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1 (16-oz.) pkg. fusilli pasta
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1 pt. multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
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1 (8-oz.) pkg. fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
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2 cups marinated quartered artichoke hearts (from 1 [14 1/2-oz.] jar)
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1 1/2 cups diced dry-cured pork salami (6 oz.)
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1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves (from 1 [2-oz.] pkg.)
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1 cup bottled italian dressing
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3/4 cup chopped orange bell pepper (from 1 medium [8 oz.] pepper)
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1/2 cup halved Castelvetrano olives
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1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini salad peppers
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1 tsp. black pepper
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1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Cooking Instructions:
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Cook pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high; add pasta, and cook according to package directions.Drain and rinse under cold water until cool, about 1 minute; drain and set aside. -
Combine other salad ingredients:
Place tomatoes, mozzarella, artichokes, salami, basil, Italian dressing, bell pepper, olives, pepperoncini, black pepper, and salt in a large mixing bowl. -
Finish pasta salad:
Add pasta, tossing to evenly combine. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally. (Pasta Salad may be covered and chilled overnight).