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[My] Perfect Pasta Salad

I took all of my favorite ingredients from Pasta Salads and made one perfect for ME!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Pasta, Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 lb Bow Tie Pasta
  • 3/4 lb Genoa Salami Cubed
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Bunch Green Onions Green and White Parts
  • 1/2 Medium Red Onion Finely Diced
  • 4 Roma Tomatoes Diced
  • 1 c Shredded Parmesan
  • 5 oz Frozen Corn

Dressing

  • 1 c Olive Oil
  • 1/3 c Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1/2 c Grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic about 1 tbsp
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder

Instructions

  1. Cook 1lb Bow Tie Pasta, according to al-dente package directions.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, take the corn out of the freezer and place it aside in a bowl, so it has a little time to thaw. It doesnt have to be all the way thawed.

  3. Then prep/chop the rest of your ingredients, and set aside until your pasta is done.

  4. When your pasta is cooked, drain and rinse it, then transfer it to a large bowl with lid. Then add the veggies, meat, and shredded parmesan.

  5. Next, prepare your dressing. In another bowl add all dressing ingredients and whisk together. Then pour over the salad. Toss to coat!

  6. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, before serving. This allows your dressing to blend and set into the pasta. Toss one more time before serving to get any dressing that has settled to the bottom.