Cold Pasta Salad With Smoked Sausage
A simple and savory cold pasta salad made with smoked sausage (or salami), veggies, and gluten free pasta. Can be served hot or cold to fit any season!
INGREDIENTS
- ⅓ cup parmesan, grated or chopped
- ¾ ounce pasta, gluten free if preferred
- 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half or quarters
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 small cucumbers, or ½ large, sliced
- 5 oz black olives, drained, pitted, sliced
- 2 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, 1 red 1 yellow
- 4 oz salami , or smoked sausage or cured ham, sliced or cubed
Italian-Style Salad Dressing
- ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoons fresh lemon or lime juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl or mason jar, blend together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and maple syrup. Whisk or shake well until combined. If you can, make extra dressing to drizzle over the salad the next day.
- Cook the pasta as per the package directions, then drain and rinse the pasta with cold water.
- Let it cool, and then drizzle half of the dressing over it, tossing to combine.
- Assemble: Add the Ingredients: Incorporate parmesan, salami, black olives, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, bell peppers and additional dressing to your liking.
- Serve right away or chill the Italian pasta salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
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NOTES
- Since the dressing tends to separate when left undisturbed, be sure to give it a thorough shake before drizzling it onto the salad. You might not require the entire dressing, so feel free to add it to your liking, and any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- How to keep pasta salad from drying out?To prevent pasta salad from drying out, cook the pasta to al dente and rinse it under cold water to stop cooking and remove starch. Also, ensure it's well-dressed and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness; if it becomes dry, revive it with additional dressing, olive oil, or lemon juice.
- Do you need to rinse pasta? Rinsing the pasta serves two main purposes: It rapidly cools down the pasta, which is perfect for creating a cold salad. It safeguards the pasta from sticking together, particularly beneficial when the salad won't be served immediately.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 9gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 924mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3277IUVitamin C: 87mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 2mg
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