Pasta, Salami and Arugula Salad
3 servings
20 minutes
Salad with pasta, salami, and arugula is a vibrant blend of Italian and Mediterranean flavors, where tender penne pasta meets the spiciness of salami and the freshness of arugula. It embodies the heritage of Italian cuisine, where pasta is the foundation of many dishes, while arugula adds a light bitterness and sophistication. Cherry tomatoes bring juiciness, and mini mozzarella adds softness and delicacy to the flavor. Dressed with aromatic olive oil and seasoned with garlic and pepper, this salad is rich, balanced, and perfect for both a light dinner and a festive table. The secret to its appeal lies in the contrast of textures and flavors that makes each forkful unique.
1
Boil the penne (either until cooked or to al dente).
- Penne: 200 g
2
Slice the salami as thinly as possible. Leave some round and cut the other part into strips. Fry in a pan with vegetable oil.
- Salami: 100 g
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
3
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
4
Carefully mix the pasta with chopped salami and arugula. You can squeeze in garlic. Then decorate everything with mozzarella, tomatoes, and whole pieces of salami.
- Penne: 200 g
- Salami: 100 g
- Rocket (arugula): 60 g
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Mini mozzarella (bocconcini/ciliegine): 150 g
- Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
5
Sprinkle the finished dish with olive oil, and season with ground pepper and salt to taste.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
