MUFFALETTA PASTA SALAD

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The great New Orleans sandwich turned into an easy cold dish. You can serve this over a bed of lettuce with a slice of French bread to make it a meal versus a side dish.

Provided by Elisa Nuccio Holt

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound rotini pasta
5 ounces tapenade (olive spread), or more to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
8 ounces sliced salami, cut into thin strips
8 ounces sliced baked ham, cut into thin strips
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
¼ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Mix tapenade into pasta and season with pepper. Add artichoke hearts, salami, ham, olives, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, red bell pepper, and parsley to pasta mixture and toss to coat. Transfer salad to a serving bowl and top with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1775.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Rabindra Bohora Official
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good.


Sussy kaka BAKA
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Funneemunkee Chase
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I've never made pasta salad before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Manisha Shah
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This pasta salad is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Darnell Levy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Ella Salas
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had!


Salifu Bort
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit.


Sultana Parvin
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover ham and salami.


Steel G
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The muffaletta-inspired dressing is what really makes this pasta salad special.


Naomi Arenas
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I love the creamy dressing in this pasta salad.


Purnima Bk
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer party or potluck.


Codlack
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I will definitely be making this pasta salad again. It's a new favorite!


Shylah Steel
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This is a really unique and delicious pasta salad. I've never had anything like it before.


Mena Dieumette
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The salty olives, tangy artichokes, and creamy cheese pair perfectly with the flavorful dressing.


Alis Thapa
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This pasta salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for a summer party. It's easy to make and can be served cold, so you don't have to worry about keeping it warm.


Terri Castleberry
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I've been looking for a pasta salad recipe that's a little bit different, and this one definitely fits the bill. The muffaletta-inspired dressing is so flavorful and delicious.


Mahadia hasan
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This muffaletta pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination and the creamy dressing.