Party Parmesan Pasta Salad
Nancy
Great cold pasta salad to bring to pot lucks!
ingredients
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
- 3 oz (90 g) thinly sliced salami
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 cups (500 mL) grape or cherry tomatoes
- 6 cups (1.5 L) penne pasta (1-1/2 lb/750 g)
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped roasted sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh basil or parsley
directions
- 1
In large bowl, whisk together Parmesan cheese, oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside.
- 2
Cut salami into thin strips. Chop olives. Cut grape tomatoes in half or cherry tomatoes into quarters.
- 3
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) pasta water. Rinse under cold water; drain well and add to dressing along with reserved pasta water.
- 4
Add salami, olives, tomatoes and red pepper; toss to combine. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.) Add basil; toss again.
Source: CL June 2004
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