Gluten-Free Italian Pasta Salad - our favorite pasta salad! Loaded with crunchy veggies, cheese, pepperoni and tossed together with a zesty homemade dressing. Always a crowd-pleaser!
2tablespoonspepperoncini liquid(optional but delicious!)
Instructions
In a small jar or bowl, whisk or shake together the ingredients for the Italian vinaigrette.
Add the ingredients for the pasta salad to a large bowl. Give the vinaigrette a good shake and toss the pasta salad with 3/4 of the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
This salad will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Keep the extra vinaigrette to refresh the pasta salad. Enjoy!
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RECIPE NOTES
Adding protein: Add a can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) or leftover grilled chicken for added protein!
Make ahead: Pasta salad is also one of my favorite things to make ahead and pack for trips or a summer picnic. It is satisfying for a meal on its own or delicious as a side at a potluck.
Variations: Feel free to switch it up by adding artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, other cold cuts, green onions, fresh basil, etc. You can even add Greek yogurt or mayo to the dressing to make a creamy variation.