Italian Deli Pasta Salad

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This pasta salad has all my favorite things from the Italian deli - a trio of meats, a mix of cheeses, and giardiniera. I like to switch it up and use other meats like prosciutto, hot calabrese, or mortadella. Giardiniera comes in mild and hot varieties; use whichever you prefer. A good-quality Italian dressing makes a difference too!

Submitted by France C
Published on July 12, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Chill Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini or fusili pasta

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 8 ounces provolone cheese, cubed

  • 4 ounces Genoa salami, chopped

  • 4 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 4 ounces hot capacola sausage, roughly chopped

  • 1 medium red onion, minced

  • 1 (8 ounce) can black olives, drained

  • ½ cup giardiniera

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing, or as needed

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

  2. Combine pasta, tomatoes, provolone cheese, salami, pepperoni, capicola, onion, olives, giardiniera, Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 of the Italian dressing in a large bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  3. Before serving, add some or all of the remaining dressing.

Cook's Notes:

I like to use Olive Garden brand Italian dressing. If you can't find giardiniera, muffaletta mix can be used instead.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
14g Fat
27g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 738mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 8g 17%
Potassium 161mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.