Easy Italian Pasta Salad

This recipe is a great side for chicken, meat or even pizza

INGREDIENTS:

For the Red Wine Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil


For the Antipasto Salad:

1 pound fusilli pasta

1/2 cup hard salami, cut into strips (about 3 ounces)

1/2 cup smoked turkey, cut into strips (about 3 ounces)

1/2 cup Provolone cheese, cut into strips

1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese

3 tablespoons green olives, halved and pitted

1/4 cup roasted red peppers, cut into strips

1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt


INSTRUCTIONS:

In a jar with a screw top lid, add the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and olive oil. Screw on the lid and shake vigorously until smooth and creamy.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.

In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve.

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