Name: Deli Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
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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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:

Boil pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water. Add drained pasta to a large bowl.
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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5 from 2 votes

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

Calories 340kcal

Author Sarah Olson

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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Recipe 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:

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Deli Pasta Salad