Salami Pasta Salad Recipe

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2013 by mbowershome

One of the best pasta salads, ever! Have make it many times and always go home with an empty bowl.

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2012 by bschuck

This recipe was a HUGE hit! Delicious and easy to prepare! I added Mozzarella cheese to mine.

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2012 by justmbeth

Loved this! But I do love a good pasta salad :) Left off the olives as the family isn't a fan but otherwise made as-is.

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2012 by HBcook

I made this to bring to our yacht club (not an fancy place!) - really good and very easy. I doubled the recipe and only used summer sausage for the meat; I added 1 6-ounce can of sliced ripe olives (spanish might be nice too); one green and one yellow pepper; I used red onion and less sugar (Splenda). I wanted to buy Fontina cheese but our store didn't have it so I used 8 ounces reduced fat Monterey Jack.

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2012 by zwiggy

I'm addict3ed to this, after making it the first time a couple of weeks ago, I have made it four times. Wonderful flavor!!

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2012 by Capella

Super easy to make the whole family enjoyed it. The dressing, even with the sugar in it, was superb.

Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2012 by kelcx2

Very good just the way it is. I will make it again.

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2012 by trevenna

I made this for dinner..to go with brats...but I kept tasting it to make sure it had a good flavor ..all most ate the whole dish..YUM YUM

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2012 by jesskate

Tasted great I will make again, followed the recipe exactly as written, I am not fond of the pasta salad recipes that call for Italian dressing but this homemade dressing WITH the sugar is really good.

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2012 by Coryskitchen

Easy recipe. Nice and light and good for all occasions. Ty, for sharing. :)

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2012 by jollynngran

Haven't tried yet, but I am looking forward to trying this week to beat the 100+ heat! I am absolutely delighted to find a recipe that does not use bottled Italian dressing. Thanks. JoL

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by 69bellas

 LOVED the recipe exactly as is and so does everyone else who's eaten it! Thanks!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by jacqnbill

garytrish-I was thinking the exact same thing, you just beat me to the punch ?.

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by jacqnbill

Quiltor----Ditto

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by Hipgram35

I have been making this pasta salad for years! My family all love it and request it often. the only difference in my recipe and this one is that mine also calls for green olives and the dressing calls for garlic salt rather than regular salt and does not contain sugar. You can really adjust this recipe to fit your personal likes. It is a real keeper!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by sholsan

I have made a very similar recipe without the cheese and salami. Instead of the olives I have added cucumbers. I am looking forward to trying the addition of the cheese and salami!!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by silverfx

I didn't have all the ingredients on hand; but I used what I had and it was very, very, tasty. -- Allow me to also state that once you change the original recipe to become unrecognizable -- then don't rate -- because you didn't try it! Make it as submitted "first" -- then you can comment. Swapping out most of the ingredients -- it then becomes your version of the same. If you need to comment -- be kind about it.

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by garytrish

This is sooooo good! When I read reviews

from people like "flygirlinmy dreams," I find it annoying! Why even TRY the salad in the first place, if you are going to modify it to suit you? I realize not EVERYONE needs to like EVERYTHING, but 'know it all's' really bug me!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by MrsOrganized

This is the perfect recipe for a hot summer day. I make this salad several times each summer. We enjoy it. Thank you for submitting your recipe!!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by zirilli

I used turkey pepperoni to save calories!

Great recipe!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2012 by fredaevans

For a minor 'change up' I'll use 'Summer Sausage and the round Terr-Okie ;>) snack strips. The 'smoked' nature of the flavor of both adds a real kick to the end product.

Reviewed on May. 25, 2012 by voodoowitch

This is probably the one recipe I have made more times than any other. The only change I make is that I use garlic red wine vinegar. Everyone love it.

Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2011 by flygirlinmydreams

I could/would never add 2T of sugar to any salad dressing recipe; much to sweet. I will substitute a splash of floral red or white wine instead. Home-grown or cherry tomatoes are always best choices. Use fresh jalapeno, longitudinally-sliced and avoiding center seed core to escape "heat", is a better, more pungent choice than the more expensive, milder bell pepper. I find provolone too bland; therefore, my predominent cheese choices for almost all recipes is sharp cheddar and/or havarti dill. As far as pasta choice, shells, rigitoni, or fetticini have the desired bulk for satiation. Increase the salami, add ground pepper, and use a richly spiced olive for a satisfying punch!

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2011 by obsessedwithfood

Once I start eating this, I can't stop. The flavors blend so well together. I would not change a thing!

Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2011 by hmpotter

I despise mayonnaise, so I will only eat pasta salad if it's vinaigrette-based. This is wonderful! I like to add shredded carrots for more crunch and a little sweetness. And, I usually omit the pepperoni to save a few extra calories and it's just as delicious without.

Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2010 by carrie carney

Very good and a nice change from just using italian salad dressing. I forgot to add the cheese and it was still delicious.

Reviewed on Jun. 05, 2010 by nonsox

Great pasta salad for the meat lovers! Hearty yet light without the mayo. I used olive oil instead of canola.

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2009 by tpettet

My family loves this salad. When I make it just for us, we eat it for several days. It's great for taking to work for lunch. The dressing recipe doesn't seem like it will make enough for the salad, but it is plenty. I doubled it one time and it was too oily.

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2009 by desgds

Wonderful! I'm always asked for this recipe.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by jimmyboy

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by jimmyboy

This is a wonderful side. Indoors or out, everyone loves it

Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2008 by mpatterson

My family loved this salad! It made hamburgers more special for a weekday dinner.