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The ultimate Italian Pasta Salad 🌿🍝✨

Fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor, this is the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings. The secret? Make it the day before so the dressing has time to soak into every bite. 🤍
Italian Pasta Salad (Serves 15)

Ingredients

* 2½ lb (40 oz) rotini pasta
* 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
* 2 cups cucumber, diced
* 2 cups bresaola, sliced into strips
* 1½ cups sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
* 1½ cups black olives, sliced
* 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
* ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Dressing

* 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
* ½ cup red wine vinegar
* 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tsp dried oregano
* 1 tsp honey
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in generously salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse briefly with cold water, and let cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bresaola, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, basil, and parsley.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight for the best flavor.
6. Before serving, toss again and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Tip: If the salad seems a little dry after chilling, drizzle in a little extra olive oil and toss before serving.
Serves 15 people. #ItalianPastaSalad #BBQRecipes #SummerSalads #PotluckFavorite #homemadewithlove