~ italian rigatoni salad ~
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 ~
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Step 1Cook 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
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#Quick & Easy
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#pepperoni
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#cookouts
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Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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