Description
A clean, seed oil free Italian pasta salad packed with mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and a homemade dressing. Perfect for summer potlucks or easy make-ahead lunches.
Ingredients
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1 lb organic rotini pasta
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1 cup sliced black olives
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1 cup organic cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 organic yellow bell pepper, diced
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1/2 organic orange bell pepper, diced
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1/2 organic red bell pepper, diced
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1/3 cup red onion, diced
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1 cup snacking mozzarella balls, halved or quartered
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1/2 cup Applegate grass-fed pepperoni, quartered
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1/3 cup shredded aged Parmesan cheese
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3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
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6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
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1 1/2 teaspoons honey
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 garlic clove, grated
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3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, olives, tomatoes, peppers, onion, mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, and parsley.
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Add dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake until well combined.
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Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
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Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15