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Italian Pasta Salad

Michelle
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

SALAD

  • 8 oz Castello Havarti Cheese -cubed
  • 8 oz salami -cubed
  • 4 - 6 oz pepperoncini -sliced
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes - halved
  • 4 oz black olives -sliced
  • 12 oz bowtie pasta -cooked and cooled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil - chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese - grated

DRESSING

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic -minced
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley -chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

DRESSING

  • Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, honey dijon mustard, parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to a bowl and whisk to combine. Taste and season with additional salt as desired. NOTE: You can also add the ingredients into a jar and shake until combined. 
    Store the dressing/marinade in a sealed jar and refrigerate until needed.

PASTA SALAD

  • Add the cooked pasta, Castello Cheese, salami, pepperoncini, black olives, cherry tomatoes and basil to a large bowl and toss with about 3/4 of the dressing, adding more if desired.
  • Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and serve.