California Anti Pasta Salad

Cooked pasta and lightly cooked broccoli florets combined with cubed Provolone cheese, cubed Prima Della salami, sliced olives, pimentos, diced Roma tomatoes, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper and Italian dressing. Delicious Italian inspired pasta salad recipe is great as a standalone dish or seved with your favorite homemade pizza or pasta.

Ingredients -

8 ounces Rainbow Rigatoni, cooked according to package directions, drained
½ pound Broccoli Florets
¼ pound Provolone Cheese, thick cut, cubed
¼ pound Prima Della Salami, thick cut, cubed
1 small can Sliced Olives, rough chopped
1 (2 ounces) jar Pimentos
2 Roma Tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
Coarse Salt, to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 cruet Italian Dressing

 
Preparation:

1. Cook the broccoli until done but crisp.

2. Let cool.

3. Mix in the remaining ingredients.

4. Serve at room temperature.

 



Pasta Salad Making Tips -
Chinese or Napa Cabbage

Chinese or Napa cabbage has elongated, tightly packed, ruffled leaves with wide stalks. Chinese cabbage has a sweet, mild flavor.


Pasta Salad Making Tips -
Mint

Mint comes in many varieties including spearmint and peppermint. All the different varieties taste cool, sweet, and refreshing.


Recipe Ideas:
California Club Pasta Salad
Campari Tomato Penne Salad With Gorgonzola
Chicken Pasta Salad
Chicken Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta
Chinese Pasta Salad With Creamy Ginger Dressing
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