Gourmet Pasta Salad

Name: Gourmet Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (basil, oregano, thyme); 1 lb fusilli (spiral pasta) or 1 lb rotini pasta (spiral pasta); 1/2 red onion, sliced; 2 1/2 ounces black olives, sliced; 1 (12 ounce) jar olive oil-packed roasted red peppers, drained and sliced (Dell Alpe recommended); 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped; 1 cup salami, chopped

Submitted by KissKiss

"This is my favorite pasta salad. It makes a perfect summer lunch served with cold red grapes and a fruity rosé wine. You can use whatever kind of salami you prefer (sopressata and genoa are both excellent)."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

Dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¹⁄₂ cup extra virgin olive oil
³⁄₄ teaspoon kosher salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₃ cup mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (basil, oregano, thyme)
Salad
1 lb fusilli (spiral pasta) or 1 lb rotini pasta (spiral pasta)
¹⁄₂ red onion, sliced
2 ¹⁄₂ ounces black olives, sliced
1 (12 ounce) jar olive oil-packed roasted red peppers, drained and sliced (Dell Alpe recommended)
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
¹⁄₄ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped
1 cup salami, chopped

directions

For the dressing, place all ingredients in a jar. Close lid tightly and shake until blended.
For the salad, cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water (about 1-2 tablespoons salt for a big pot of water).
While the pasta is cooking, soak the red onion in ice water to mellow its flavor.
Drain cooked pasta and place in a large bowl.
Drain onions and pat dry, then add them to the pasta. Add the dressing, olives, peppers, feta, sun-dried tomatoes and salami to warm pasta and toss.
Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to use.