Pasta salad is perfect for almost any occasion. This recipe is espcially great for parties or large crowds as it makes a nice big batch. If you’re cooking for just yourself, no problem! The awesome pasta salad will store well in the fridge making it perfect for lunch and dinner all week long! And trust me, you are going to want to eat this amazing meal over and over again.

Full of meats, cheeses and vegetables, this really is a complete meal in one bowl. So go ahead and get out the pasta, this dish is one you have to try!

 

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta

3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed

1/2 pound salami, cubed

1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half

1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained

1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained

1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

 

Instructions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.

In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing, and toss to coat.

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Quick tip: If you want to spice up your pasta salad, add 1 Tablespoon of red pepper flakes. Another authentic Italian way to liven up your food!

Recipe and image courtesy of Allrecipes.com .