Italian Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Pepperoni and Shredded Mozzarella
A colorful Italian-style pasta salad with bow tie pasta, vegetables, salami, and mozzarella tossed in Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups bow tie pasta (farfalle)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup salami, diced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/4 cup black or Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare vegetables and cheese, dice salami.
- Combine pasta, vegetables, salami, olives, and cheese in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and sprinkle Parmesan. Toss gently.
- Season with salt, pepper, and add herbs.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcooking pasta. Add fresh herbs just before serving for best flavor. Can make ahead.