Italian Pasta Salad Twist (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 oz rotini pasta
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6 oz turkey salami, sliced into strips
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10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 English cucumber, diced
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1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
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8 oz fresh mozzarella, pearls or halved mozzarella balls
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1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
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1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
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1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
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1 cup Italian dressing, or added to taste
# Instructions:
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Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions in salted water just until pasta is al dente (firm to the bite).
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While pasta cooks, prep the remaining ingredients including turkey salami, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, mozzarella, olives, roasted red peppers, and parsley.
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Combine the cooked pasta with all prepared ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
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Add Italian dressing to the portion of salad you plan to eat. Serve right away or cover and let the salad marinate for 1 to 3 hours before serving.
# Notes:
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For best results, allow the salad to marinate for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavors.