I’m a sucker for pasta. Aside from the obvious fact that you can do pretty much anything with pasta, it’s also a straight up easy dish to prepare. And since where already in the spring-summer season, it is only rightful to enjoy fresh produce and toss them in a bowl of pasta salad
Well, my go-to salad combo is always chicken + veggies. You can check my obsession through this Cajun Chicken Salad and Chicken Citrus Avocado Salad. This time, I’m sharing to you this classic and easy Italian Pasta Salad which gives you the best of both world -pasta AND veggies. But it gets better than that.
We’re adding a few Italian touches in this salad including bits and pieces of salami, pepperoni, black olives, rotini, mozzarella and other herbs like basil. If that makes you think of diving face first into your salad bowl, you’ll also love our finishing touch to this easy pasta salad – a homemade dressing! It perfectly complements all the element in our pasta salad. You’ll love the herby, slightly sweet, tangy with a little kick dressing. It reminds you of the smell of green leaves and anything spring and vibrant.
It’s a great light weeknight dinner, as a potluck meal, make ahead lunches and even on barbecue parties. If you want to go cheesy, sprinkle your pasta salad with a light amount of crumbled feta cheese or grated parmesan like I did. Enjoy! Tips and Notes:
