Deli Style Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

DELI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• COOK THE PASTA: Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 minutes then add the peas, return the water to the boil and cook for 2 minutes more until the pasta and peas are tender. Tip into a colander over the sink, cool the pasta and peas under the cold tap then drain really well.
• MAKE THE DRESSING: While the pasta is boiling roughly chop the tomato and put in a food processor with half the sun-dried tomatoes, the olive oil, vinegar, garlic and about 8 basil leaves. Season with plenty of salt and freshly ground pepper then whizz until smooth. Tip into a large salad bowl.
• TOSS AND SERVE: Add the pasta and peas to the dressing, roughly slice the rest of the sun-dried tomatoes and add to the pasta with the remaining basil leaves. Tear in the prosciutto or salami and toss everything together. Pile into bowls and, if possible, eat outside.

DELI-STYLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the next 9 ingredients. , In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; shake well. , Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight. Toss before serving. Garnish with tomatoes.

DELI-STYLE ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, salami, provolone cheese, onion, olives and cheese. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

DELI-STYLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2. Drain and rinse in cold water.
• 3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, salami, cheese, onion, olives, and Parmesan cheese.
• 4. Add dressing and toss to coat.
• 5. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

DELI-STYLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions; rinse in cold water, drain.
• Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl.
• Toss with 1-2 tbsp olive oil (to prevent pasta from sticking and drying out, this is optional).
• Add the next 9 ingredients, with the Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic powder, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; shake well to combine.
• Add in sugar if you find that the dressing is too strong.
• Pour over the salad; toss to coat well.
• Cover, and chill for 8 or more hours, (overnight is even better).
• Toss again before serving.

MARIOS IN WESTPORT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pastas to al dente and drain well.
• After pasta has cooled, mix in all vegetables.
• Mix together dressing ingredients.
• Stir dressing into pasta/vegetable mixture.
• Chill well before serving.

PASTA DELI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook the pasta in boiling water, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Combine the pasta and the Italian dressing in a large bowl. Add the salami, provolone, red onions, bell peppers, Parmesan, and pepperoni; stir until well combined. Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.

ITALIAN DELI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and let cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, olive oil and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Add the pasta and toss well. Add the giardiniera, provolone, salami, parsley and basil; toss well and season with salt and pepper.