Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 349
  • Fat:
  • 24 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 31 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 945 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 22 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 13 g


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Salami Pasta Salad

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Popular any time of the year, this crowd-pleasing pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics. Made the day before, it has a pleasant vinaigrette dressing sparked with herbs. I set aside the Parmesan cheese and add it just before the salad is served. -Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon

SERVINGS: 8

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Marinate

TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 8 ounces hard salami, cubed
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add salami, parsley and onions.
    In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and seasonings. Drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in Parmesan cheese. Yield: 8 servings.


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