Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad

This delicious pasta salad is always a big hit at parties and it's so easy to make. Everyone is always asking me for the recipe. Try it for yourself with the pasta of your choice.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 847 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ground black pepper to taste
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 12 ounces roasted red peppers
• 7 ounces black olives, chopped
• 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
• ¼ pound Genoa salami, cut into strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool.

Step 2

Mix together: red peppers, olives, onion, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and salami.

Step 3

Combine in large bowl, pasta and vegetable mixture. Pour in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and black pepper. Mix well together.