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Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta shells / orichette
  • 1 ea green pepper, diced
  • 2-3 ea carrots, sliced
  • 4 oz. pepperjack cheese, cubed
  • 3 slices salami
  • 12 slices pepperoni, quartered
  • 1/8 cup banana pepper slices, chopped
  • 2 TBS mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup italian dressing
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • minced parsley garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.  Use your favorite bite-sized pasta shape, the photo features pasta shells. Cook till al dente. 

  2. While pasta is cooking, slice and dice the green pepper, carrots, cheese, salami, pepperoni, and banana peppers.  Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. 

  3. When pasta is al dente, drain pasta and cool slightly.  Add pasta to the large mixing bowl.

  4. Add mayonnaise and italian dressing, salt and pepper, and mix well to incorporate dressing with all ingredients. 

  5. Garnish with minced parsley and serve. 

Recipe Notes

Cooking your pasta to al dente is perfect for this recipe so it'll stand up to the dressing. Letting this recipe sit for at least 30 minutes allows all the flavors to combine.