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Humphrey’s Italian Pasta Salad

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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 16 ounces rotini pasta
  • Dressing
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (premium)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano, rubbed between your fingers
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 cup brine from pepperoncini peppers
  • Salad
  • 1 1/2 cups sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
  • 1 cup dry salami, chopped
  • 1/2 cup thick cut pepperoni, chopped
  • 1 cup pickled pepperoncini peppers, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup pickled banana peppers, roughly chopped
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Boil the pasta until just tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

  • Step 2: Place the frozen peas in a bowl with a little water and heat 3 - 5 minutes in a microwave until cooked through. Drain and set aside to cool.

  • Step 3: Combine all of the dressing ingredients thoroughly, and pour over the cooled pasta. Fold together until combined.

  • Step 4: Add all other ingredients and toss together thoroughly.

  • Step 5: Add a little more olive oil if it seems dry.

  • Step 6: Adjust seasonings to taste.

  • Step 7: Serve cooled at room temperature.


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