Description
The perfect summer pasta salad! This easy pasta salad is an easy take on the classic Italian chopped salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
1lb box of penne pasta
1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium-sized red bell peppers, diced into 1 inch cubes
2 cups of cherry tomatoes (about 20 tomatoes), sliced in half
8oz of salami, cut into strips
8oz fresh mozzarella cheese balls
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced into half moons
Dijon Vinaigrette
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
4 tablespoons full fat plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta in a colander and rinse for about 20 seconds with cold water. Add to a large serving bowl.
- Make dressing: In a small mixing bowl, add red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, greek yogurt, honey, dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Mix well with a whisk. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until emulsified into a smooth texture.
- Assemble pasta salad: Add remaining ingredients to bowl with pasta. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss with a large spoon until well combined. Taste and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Italian chopped salad, pasta salad
