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Italian Sub Pasta Salad

Italian Sub Pasta Salad
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Italian Sub Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines classic Italian sub ingredients—savory deli meats, tangy provolone, fresh vegetables, and zesty Italian dressing—with perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make, customizable salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick dinners, offering a refreshing pasta salad with the bold flavors of an Italian sub.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 oz rotini or bowtie pasta

Meats

  • 4 oz Genoa salami, diced
  • 4 oz pepperoni, diced
  • 4 oz ham, diced

Cheese

  • 6 oz provolone cheese, diced

Vegetables

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

Dressing and Herbs

  • 3/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook and Cool the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini or bowtie pasta until just al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the noodles for the salad.
  2. Chop Meats, Cheese, and Vegetables: Dice the salami, pepperoni, and ham into bite-sized pieces. Dice the provolone cheese. Slice cherry tomatoes in halves, thinly slice red onion, chop green bell peppers, and pit and halve Kalamata olives.
  3. Combine Ingredients in a Large Bowl: Place the cooled pasta into a large mixing bowl. Add all the chopped meats, cheese, and vegetables, tossing gently to combine everything evenly.
  4. Add Italian Dressing and Parsley: Pour the Italian dressing over the mixture and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Toss thoroughly so that every ingredient is coated with the flavorful vinaigrette.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best taste.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the pasta; it should be firm to hold up well in the salad.
  • Letting the salad chill in the fridge improves flavor melding and texture.
  • Use fresh vegetables and quality deli meats for vibrant flavors.
  • Add dressing gradually to avoid a soggy salad while ensuring every bite is flavorful.
  • Make your own Italian vinaigrette for extra freshness and to control sweetness and acidity.

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