Pasta Salad With Salami Carrots Peas And Roasted Red Peppers Recipe 45

ITALIAN HERBED PASTA SALAD WITH SALAMI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, giardiniera and oregano to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

SALAMI LOVER'S ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, mix together the creamy salad dressing, Italian Dressing, and grated cheese.
• Add the pasta, salami, bell pepper, olives and onion. Stir well to evenly coat. Allow to chill before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH SALAMI, CARROTS, PEAS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the salami, carrots, peas and roasted red peppers to the bowl with the tortellini. Make the dressing: Whisk the olive oil, white wine vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours. **For a creamy sauce, mix together 1/3 cup mayo, 3 tablespoons sour cream, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste.

ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water. Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan, add the garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast, shaking the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Squeeze the garlic from its skin onto a cutting board. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; mince and mash the garlic into a paste with a large knife. Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic paste and drizzle with the olive oil. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the bowl and squeeze in all of the lemon juice. Add the bocconcini, basil, almonds, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss.
• Photographs by Antonis Achilleos