This cold Italian pasta salad recipe made with Italian dressing is the perfect homemade side dish for summer. It’s also a great make ahead lunch for a busy week. For only $6 enjoy this easy pasta salad recipe by yourself or with friends.
Some other side dishes that go well with this pasta salad on a hot summers day are this creamy cucumber salad or this homemade coleslaw recipe.
This is my favorite bowl to make and store this pasta salad in.
| Prep Time | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 Minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 1 12 oz box Tri-color Rotini or any shaped pasta you like
- 1 13.5 oz can Artichoke Hearts
- 2 oz Salami
- 2 oz Sliced Cheese I like pepperjack, provolone, or mozzarella
- 6 oz Cherry Tomatoes sliced in half
- 8 oz Italian Dressing
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Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta based on the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta down.
- While the pasta is cooking slice up your ingredients. Slice both the salami and cheese into 1cm squares and add to a large bowl.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl. Drain the can of artichoke hearts, trimming off any hard parts. Slice the hearts into bite sized pieces and add them to the bowl as well.
- Once the pasta is done and cool add it to the bowl with everything else. Add in the Italian dressing and stir until well combined. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Total Recipe Cost: $6.34
Black olives also go well in this dish and are a good option to add if you enjoy them!
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