Pittsburgh Football Sunday Pasta Salad

This Pittsburgh Football Sunday Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to enjoy while cheering on your favorite team. Packed with hearty ingredients and dressed in a tangy vinaigrette, this salad is sure to satisfy your hunger and delight your taste buds. It's also easy to prepare, making it a great option for game day or any gathering. So grab your jersey and get ready to enjoy a bowl of this flavorful pasta salad!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup pepperoni, sliced
• 1/2 cup provolone cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, pepperoni, provolone cheese, basil, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
5. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and serve chilled.

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