Salami N Shells Salad

Name: Salami N Shells Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 7 ounces uncooked small pasta shells; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup halved ripe olives; 1 block (6 ounces) mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips; 4 ounces salami, cut into thin strips; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 4 green onions, sliced; DRESSING:; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

In New Berlin, Wisconsin, Carol Smith tosses a hearty blend of ingredients that our taste testers ranked"a cut above any deli salad we've ever tasted."

Ingredients

7 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup halved ripe olives
1 block (6 ounces) mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
4 ounces salami, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
4 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the next six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 203 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 625mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Salami N Shells Salad in Taste of Home June/July 1999

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lwysewest

Jun 24, 2014

I have made this salad for years. The first time I made it I somehow misread it and used pepperoni instead of salami. We loved it so much I have never corrected this happy mistake.
lovepinkkal

Mar 20, 2014

This is my all time favorite pasta salad recipe. Its the perfect mix. I use cooked ham instead of salami.. its much better in my opinion. Love this recipe and it is a must try!!!!
PVHolland

Aug 26, 2012

I like it much better with feta cheese...use it to fill us a cup when on the go (no spoon or fork needed)
ChrisFromJersey

Jun 17, 2010

Excellent for a summer potluck! I added some chopped artichoke hearts, and it was even more delicious!