Deli Style Pasta Salad
Protein pasta, black forest ham, turkey pepperoni, mozzarella pearls, pickled peppers, and fresh herbs team up with a tangy oil and vinegar dressing to make this perfect-for-summer pasta salad.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 455kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz (dry) Protein Pasta I used Brami Radiatori
- 6 oz Black Forest Ham cut into bite size pieces
- 4 oz Turkey Pepperoni roughly chopped
- 8 oz Mozzarella Pearls
- ¾ cup (90g) Pepperoncini or Banana Peppers
- ¾ cup (90g) Pickled Fresno Peppers or Cherry Peppers
- ½ Red Onion thinly sliced
- ½ oz Fresh Basil or Italian Parsley chopped
For the Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Coarse Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until just shy of al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, mix the dressing ingredients together and set aside. Mix the meats, cheese, peppers, sliced onion, and herbs together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the dressing and cooked pasta to the mixing bowl. Toss everything together. Salt and pepper to taste before serving or storing.
Notes
Calorie Saving Tip: Swap mozzarella pearls for half the amount of shaved parmesan or another finely grated cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 270g (about 1 3/4 cup) | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 7g