~ italian rigatoni salad ~

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Jun 4, 2015

This pasta side is always a welcomed dish at our picnics. It makes for a great potluck dish as well. If you don't like artichokes, just leave them out. I did this time. Enjoy!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • NOTE: THE PASTA WILL ABSORB MOST OF THE DRESSING AS IT CHILLS, SO IF YOU LIKE A SOUPIER SALAD, YOU MIGHT WANT TO DOUBLE THE DRESSING OR MAKE 1/2 MORE THE DRESSING RECIPE
  • 2 ounces each, salami & pepperoni, cut into strips
  • 2 cups small rigatoni cooked al dente, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup sweet red bell pepper
  • 8 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole black olives, cut in half
  • 3 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 small carrot, sliced, thin
  • 1 - roma tomato, seeded and diced
  • 4 - 6 ounces block, mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salad supreme seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon each - dried oregano, salt & dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard

How To Make ~ italian rigatoni salad ~

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta according to box. In a small bowl, mix seasonings, oil, vinegar, sugar. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix cold pasta with artichokes, garlic, olives, peppers, carrot, salami, pepperoni and cheese. Toss dressing with pasta ingredients to coat. Cover and chill for a couple hours. Stir and serve.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Pasta Salads
Category: Other Salads
Keyword: #pepperoni
Keyword: #potluck
Keyword: #veggies
Keyword: #seasonings
Keyword: #Picnics
Keyword: #salami
Keyword: #Rigatoni
Keyword: #cookouts
Keyword: #pasta
Keyword: #salad
Keyword: #Italian
Collection: Picnic Picks!
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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