Description
A refreshing, protein-packed Italian pasta salad with rotini, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, halal-friendly salami, and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for summer feasts or lunches.
Ingredients
12 oz (340 g) rotini pasta
8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella, cubed
1 pint (240 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz (225 g) halal or plant-based salami, bite-sized
1/2 cup (50 g) kalamata olives, pitted
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup (165 ml) Italian dressing
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta 8–10 min or until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a bowl, combine cooled pasta, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, salami, olives, and red onion.
Stir in Italian dressing and basil. Taste and add black pepper.
Chill salad in fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss again before serving.
Notes
Use plant-based salami for a meat-free version.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Best served chilled.
Substitute rotini with gluten-free pasta if needed.
Optional: Add olives of choice (green or black).
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg