Salami and Kalamata Primavera Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0

Salami and Kalamata Primavera Salad: A colorful and flavorful pasta salad perfect for any occasion

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package multicolored corkscrew pasta
	4 marinated artichoke hearts , drained and chopped
	1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives , chopped
	8 slices Genoa salami , chopped
	3 slices provolone cheese , cubed
	1/2 red bell pepper , seeded and diced
	1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese , or to taste
	1 cup Italian salad dressing

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

572

Sugar

Fat

38g

This Salami and Kalamata Primavera Salad is a colorful and flavorful pasta salad that is perfect for any occasion. The multicolored corkscrew pasta is paired with marinated artichoke hearts, pitted Kalamata olives, slices of Genoa salami, cubed provolone cheese, diced red bell pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then tossed in Italian salad dressing to create the perfect blend of textures and flavors. This pasta salad is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for parties, potlucks, and picnics. It is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors, delicious taste, and easy-to-prepare recipe.

Instructions

1.	Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2.	Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water.
3.	In a large bowl, combine the pasta, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, salami, provolone cheese, red bell pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
4.	Add the Italian salad dressing to the bowl and stir until everything is evenly coated.
5.	Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

PROS

This pasta salad is easy to make and is a crowd-pleaser at any party or gathering.

It is colorful, flavorful, and goes well with many different types of main dishes.

CONS

Although this salad is delicious, it is high in calories and fat due to the salami and cheese.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad contains vegetables and protein in the form of salami and cheese.
It is a good source of carbohydrates from the pasta and can be part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation.
Additionally, the Kalamata olives contain healthy fats and antioxidants.