Italian Deli Cavatappi Pasta Salad

Ingredients

- 12 oz cavatappi pasta
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 6 oz salami, sliced into thin strips
- 6 oz provolone cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup banana pepper rings
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the cavatappi pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente, usually about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to halt the cooking process and cool the pasta. Let it drain completely.

2. Prepare the Dressing
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dried Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well combined.

3. Combine Ingredients
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss the pasta gently to coat it evenly with the dressing.
- Add the salami, provolone cheese, red onion, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, and banana pepper rings to the pasta.
- Stir the salad gently until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and coated with the dressing.

4. Season the Salad
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference.

5. Chill and Serve
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

6. Serve
- Once chilled, give the pasta salad a gentle toss and serve in individual bowls or plates.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Chilling Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Pasta Salad, Italian Cuisine, Cavatappi, Easy Lunch, Cold Salad, Picnic, Meal Prep, Summer Recipe, Deli Pasta Salad, Quick Lunch

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1600

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