Salami Pasta Salad

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The first time I tasted this delicious salad was at my wedding, and I recall, even in the blur of that day, the recipe was in high demand. That was years ago and I'm still asked to bring it to cookouts and parties! —Sarah Ryan, Geneva, Ohio

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Ingredients

  • DRESSING:
  • 2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup cubed hard salami
  • 1/2 cup whole ripe olives, quartered
  • 2 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
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  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the green pepper, tomatoes, pepperoni, salami, olives, cheese and onion.

In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Yield: 9 servings.
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REVIEWS:

I have been making this pasta salad for years! My family all love it and request it often. the only difference in my recipe and this one is that mine also calls for green olives and the dressing calls for garlic salt rather than regular salt and does not contain sugar. You can really adjust this recipe to fit your personal likes. It is a real keeper!

I have made a very similar recipe without the cheese and salami. Instead of the olives I have added cucumbers. I am looking forward to trying the addition of the cheese and salami!!

This is the perfect recipe for a hot summer day. I make this salad several times each summer. We enjoy it. Thank you for submitting your recipe!!

This is probably the one recipe I have made more times than any other. The only change I make is that I use garlic red wine vinegar. Everyone love it.

Once I start eating this, I can't stop. The flavors blend so well together. I would not change a thing!

I despise mayonnaise, so I will only eat pasta salad if it's vinaigrette-based. This is wonderful! I like to add shredded carrots for more crunch and a little sweetness. And, I usually omit the pepperoni to save a few extra calories and it's just as delicious without.

Very good and a nice change from just using italian salad dressing. I forgot to add the cheese and it was still delicious.

Great pasta salad for the meat lovers! Hearty yet light without the mayo. I used olive oil instead of canola.

My family loves this salad. When I make it just for us, we eat it for several days. It's great for taking to work for lunch. The dressing recipe doesn't seem like it will make enough for the salad, but it is plenty. I doubled it one time and it was too oily.

Wonderful! I'm always asked for this recipe.

This is a wonderful side. Indoors or out, everyone loves it.

My family loved this salad! It made hamburgers more special for a weekday dinner.

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