Pasta Salad Bash (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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15 g fresh parsley or basil, chopped up
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60 g pepperoni or salami slices, totally up to you
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130 g chunks of cheddar or mozzarella
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65 g minced red onion
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70 g chopped black olives
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75 g chopped red pepper
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130 g cucumber, diced
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170 g cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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450 g rotini or bowtie pasta
→ Dressing
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Ground black pepper, however much you want
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A good pinch of salt, add to taste
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2.5 ml garlic powder
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15 ml red wine vinegar, just a splash
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15 ml Dijon mustard for kick
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180 ml bottled Italian dressing
# How to Make It:
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Toss your pasta in salted boiling water. Cook until it’s still got a little chew, then drain it. Blast it with cold water to chill it out and let all the water drip off.
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Slice up whatever meats you like. Cube that cheese. Dice up the tomatoes, olives, red onion, cucumber, and bell pepper.
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Combine Italian dressing, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until you’ve got a smooth look.
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Grab a massive bowl — dump in drained pasta, all your veggies, herbs, cubes of cheese, and the pepperoni or salami if you’re in the mood. Don’t forget those fresh herbs.
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Splash dressing over everything in your bowl. Give it a gentle mix so every bit is glossy and covered.
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Pop the bowl in the fridge for an hour or more. When you’re ready to dig in, stir again and try it out — extra dressing is great if you want.
# Additional Tips:
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Let it sit in the fridge all night for an even bigger flavor punch.
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If it seems a little dry, just pour in more dressing before serving.
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Gluten-free pasta works here if that fits your needs.