Deli Pasta Salad

Deli Pasta Salad is similar to the pasta salad at the deli counter but so much fresher and cheaper.

This deli salad is one of my go-to recipes for having on hand for packed lunches and even to serve as a side at a barbecue.

This deli pasta salad recipe I found in my vintage Kentucky sampler cookbook. I’ve made versions of this but never one with hard salami in it.

I love how easy this recipe is to throw together and how well it holds up in the fridge. In fact I have this recipe on the menu for when we spend a week at the lake next month.

How to make Deli Pasta Salad:

Gather these ingredients:

• Spiral pasta (3 colored pasta)
• Sliced black olives
• Diced red onion
• Hard salami – cut into thin strips
• Diced green bell pepper
• Chopped flat leaf parsley
• Grated parmesan cheese (the kind in the green shaker)
• Italian dressing (regular or fat-free)

Directions:

1. Boil pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water. Add drained pasta to a large bowl.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or longer before serving.

How long can I store pasta salad?

This recipe isn’t mayonnaise based so I keep this salad in the fridge for 3 days. After that it seems the pasta gets mushy. Make sure to keep it in an airtight container or cover in plastic wrap.

Variations:

• Ham or chicken- use ham or chicken instead of salami for a healthier salad.
• Balsamic dressing – Add a different flavor to this recipe with tangy balsamic dressing.
• Additional veggies – Add tomatoes or celery for more color and flavor.

Other great Pasta Salad Recipes you will love:

• Bacon Pasta Salad – Creamy pasta salad with bacon!
• Caprese Pasta Salad – This recipe is perfect for summer get-togethers.
• Italian Spaghetti Pasta Salad – I love the spaghetti noodles in this pasta salad, such a fun change.
• Caeser Salad Pasta Salad – Green salad and pasta combined. This can be a complete meal!

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Deli Pasta Salad

Homemade deli style pasta salad! So easy to make for a fraction of the cost.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Deli Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 10

Calories 340

Ingredients

• 16 oz. rotini tri-colored pasta
• 1.5 cups thinly sliced hard salami
• 3.8 oz. can black olives
• 1 cup sliced red onion
• 1 green bell pepper sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1.5 cup Zesty Italian dressing
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (the kind from a green shaker bottle)

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Instructions

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
• Add the drained pasta to a large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Cover pasta with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving or longer.
• Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

If you can’t find hard salami in the sausage form, buy already sliced salami and into strips.

Full fat or fat-free Italian dressing can be used in this recipe (or any other oil based dressing).

 

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 12.9mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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