Italian Salami Pasta Salad

Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Salami Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish for potlucks, picnics, or easy weeknight dinners. Tender rotini pasta is perfectly coated in a tangy homemade vinaigrette featuring red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Each bite is loaded with savory salami, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy black olives, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fragrant fresh basil, creating a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for make-ahead meals, this vibrant pasta salad is a versatile and satisfying option that pairs beautifully with any spread. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it’s a fresh, hearty, and flavorful dish you’ll return to time and time again.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Rotini pasta
• 150 grams Salami, thinly sliced and chopped
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1 small Red onion, finely chopped
• 100 grams Black olives, sliced
• 150 grams Mozzarella pearls
• 10 grams Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 60 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 milliliters Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse it under cold water to cool, and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and slice the black olives. Set the vegetables aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, salami, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad, and toss everything together until well coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve fresh, garnished with extra basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1243.1 grams (1243.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2946

Total Fat 160.20g	205%
Saturated Fat 48.90g	244%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 214mg	71%
Sodium 6742mg	293%
Total Carbohydrate 274.50g	100%
Dietary Fiber 19.30g	69%
Total Sugars 32.70g
Protein 95.80g	192%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 791mg	61%
Iron 17mg	97%
Potassium 2230mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 37.6%