creamy Italian
pasta salad
Ingredients:
pasta salad
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Short pasta of choice (12 oz uncooked), cooked and cooled
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4 oz Soppressata, chopped
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
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½ cup red onion, chopped
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½ cup black olives, halved
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½ cup pepperoncini, chopped
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8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
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Roasted garlic, 2 bulbs
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Fresh basil, chopped (to preference)
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Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (to preference)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Garnish: fresh basil, additional parmesan cheese and lemon zest
creamy Italian dressing
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
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1 tbsp honey
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2 tsp Italian seasoning
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Pinch salt and pepper
Food Sources:
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Organic Fusilli White Rice/Quinoa Pasta (Natural Grocers)
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Uncured Soppressata (Applegate)
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Black Olives (Whole Foods)
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Organic Sliced Pepperoncini (Whole Foods)
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Organic Mozzarella Cheese (Rumiano)
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Parmesan Cheese (Whole Foods)
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Mayonnaise (Primal Kitchen)
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Olive Oil (Fresh Press Farms *gifted)
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Raw and Unfiltered Honey-Wildflower (Local Hive)
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Organic Italian Seasoning (Spicely Organics)
DirectionS:
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Prepare Creamy Italian Dressing by mixing mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside
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Add pasta, cherry tomatoes, green bell peppers, red onion, black olives, pepperoncini, Soppressata, mozzarella cheese, roasted garlic, basil and parmesan cheese to a large bowl
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Add Creamy Italian Dressing and mix all ingredients well
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Cool in refrigerator prior to serving
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Garnish with additional freshly grated parmesan, basil and lemon zest prior to serving (amount to preference)
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ENJOY!