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