Loaded Italian Pasta Salad
This Loaded Italian Pasta Salad is the perfect make-ahead lunch or dinner, loaded with vegetables, protein, cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked ditalni pasta
- 1/2 small red onion - about 1/3 cup diced
- 2 carrots - about 2/3 cup diced
- 4 mini red bell peppers - about 1/2 cup sliced into thin rings
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup small white beans
- 3/4 cup pepperoni chopped
- 7 ounces provolone cheese diced (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- To garnish: shaved parmesan cheese
Italian Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all of the pasta salad ingredients.
- In a separate bowl or jar, add all of the dressing ingredients. Whisk well until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Top with shaved parmesan, extra Italian seasoning, and fresh basil. Serve.