20 mins
15 mins
Serves 6
Recipes » Italian Flavours Pasta Salad

Italian Flavours Pasta Salad

Dressed with all the fixings of an Italian sub sandwich, this pasta salad makes a satisfying lunch or dinner main.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (450 g) Italpasta Artisan Penne Rigate
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
  • 2 cup (500 mL) diced provolone cheese
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced Italian-style hard salami
  • 2 cup (500 mL) shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced cucumber
  • 1 cup (250 mL) halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) drained pickled banana pepper slices, coarsely chopped   
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced fresh basil

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and refresh under cold running water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, Dijon, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper until blended. Add pasta, provolone, salami, pepperoni, cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, pickled peppers and basil; toss with dressing until well coated.
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Tips

Substitute provolone with mozzarella, fontina or a combination of Italian cheeses.
Substitute cabbage with arugula if desired.
For meal-prepped lunches in to-go jars, divide dressing evenly among six 2-cup (500 mL) mason jars. Layer in pasta, provolone, salami, pepperoni, cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, pickled peppers and basil. Seal jar with lid. Store in refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Shake before eating.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 800kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1570mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g