This is a summer noodle salad that my mom makes. It's even better the day after.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini/corkscrew pasta
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped
- 1 small zucchini , sliced
- 1 small red onion , chopped
- 0.5 pounds salami , cut into strips
- 0.5 pounds pepperoni , each piece cut into 4
- 0.5 pounds mozzarella cheese , cut into strips
- 1 can artichoke hearts , 6 ounce
- 1 can sliced black olives , 2 ounce
- 0.25 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 2 cups Italian-style salad dressing , divided
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic , chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tomato , quartered
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
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2
Combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, olives, and broccoli in a large serving bowl. Pour in 1 cup dressing and mix until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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3
Right before serving, toss pasta salad with remaining 1 cup dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Garnish with tomato wedges
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