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Excellent pasta salad

10 servings

30 minutes

An excellent pasta salad is a harmony of flavors from Italian cuisine, combining the freshness of vegetables, the richness of provolone cheese, and the spiciness of pepperoni. It originated as a variant of traditional pasta salads and became popular due to its lightness and versatility. Crunchy cauliflower, sweet tomatoes, and spicy olives perfectly complement the tender pasta, while a fragrant dressing made from olive oil, wine vinegar, and spices gives the dish a unique character. This salad is ideal for a summer lunch, picnic or festive dinner. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and seafood. The key is to add cheese just before serving to maintain its texture. The unmatched combination of ingredients makes this salad not only delicious but also memorable!

Energy value per serving
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
408.8
kcal
12.9g
grams
32.8g
grams
17.7g
grams
Ingredients
10servings
Cauliflower
450 
g
Green pepper
440 
g
Tomatoes
400 
g
Red onion
320 
g
Provolone cheese
220 
g
Pepperoni
220 
g
Olive
100 
g
Extra virgin olive oil
0.8 
glass
White wine vinegar
0.8 
glass
Sugar
0.3 
glass
Oregano
1 
tbsp
Salt
1 
tsp
Ground black pepper
0.5 
tsp
Cooking steps
  • 1

    First, mix the dressing ingredients and set aside, allowing the sugar to fully dissolve.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sugar0.3 glass
    2. Oregano1 tablespoon
    3. Salt1 teaspoon
    4. Ground black pepper0.5 teaspoon
    5. Extra virgin olive oil0.8 glass
    6. White wine vinegar0.8 glass
  • 2

    Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and rinse under cold water.

  • 3

    Cut the pepperoni circles in half and separate the pieces.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Pepperoni220 g
  • 4

    Mix them with pasta and all the other chopped ingredients except for provolone cheese. Drizzle with dressing on top and mix well.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Cauliflower450 g
    2. Green pepper440 g
    3. Tomatoes400 g
    4. Red onion320 g
    5. Olive100 g
    6. Extra virgin olive oil0.8 glass
    7. White wine vinegar0.8 glass
    8. Sugar0.3 glass
    9. Oregano1 tablespoon
    10. Salt1 teaspoon
    11. Ground black pepper0.5 teaspoon
  • 5

    Add the cheese just before serving, otherwise it will absorb moisture.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Provolone cheese220 g

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