Italian chopped pasta salad✨

Italian chopped pasta salad✨

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Dressing:▪️3 Tbsp Olive Oil▪️3 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar▪️1 Large Garlic Clove, grated or minced▪️1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard▪️1/2 tsp Dried Oregano▪️1/4 tsp Sugar▪️1/2 tsp Kosher Salt▪️1/4 tsp Pepper▪️

Pasta Salad:▪️8 oz. Casarecce or Other Short Pasta▪️1 Small Head Radicchio (6 to 8 oz), thinly sliced▪️4 oz. Salami, diced medium▪️6 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, cut in small cubes (3/4 Cup)▪️1/2 Cup Roughly Chopped Parmigiano-Reggiano (3 oz)▪️3/4 Cup Thinly Sliced Pepperoncinis▪️3/4 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, quartered▪️1/4 Red Onion (2.5 oz / 1/2 Cup), thinly sliced▪️1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves, thinly sliced▪️1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley▪️

1️⃣ Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente (or to your desired tenderness). Drain and rinse briefly under cold water, then shake off as much excess water as possible.
2️⃣ Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until creamy.
3️⃣ Add the pasta, salami, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, and red onion to a large bowl.
4️⃣ Just before serving, add the radicchio, basil, parsley, and dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or red wine vinegar if desired. Enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

20 min prep time / 30 min total time

Serves 4 as a main or 6 as a side

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