Easy Italian Pasta Salad
This Easy Italian Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish for any sandwich, summer barbecue, or game day. It's packed with flavor and zest!
Equipment
- Large serving bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz cavatappi pasta
- 8 oz grape tomatoes
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
- 1.5 cups shredded carrots
- 4 oz hard salami Genoa salami
- 1 bottle zesty Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking cut salami into cubes and shred the carrots.
- Once pasta is done, strain and run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking. Strain well and add pasta to a large serving bowl.
- Add grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, shredded carrots, and salami.
- Shake dressing well and pour it over the top, a little at a time. Toss salad to fully coat. Add salt and pepper if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Enjoy!
