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This pasta salad has been a longtime family favorite served at every barbecue my family ever hosted. Now that I am hosting barbecues of my own I am serving up this same amazing pasta salad! With tri-colored pasta, tons of veggies, cheese, salami, and olives this pasta salad is great compliment to all your barbecue food!

Pasta Salad

Ingredients
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1-12 ounce box
of tri-colored rotini or penne
1/2 bag
baby carrots-sliced in half
2
any colored peppers-cut into tiny bite sized pieces
1 pint
grape tomatoes-sliced in half
6 slices
salami or pepperoni
1 block
cheddar, colby jack, or mozzarella cheese
1-6 ounce can
pitted black olives-sliced
1 batch or 1 bottle
balsamic vinaigrette dressing-homemade recipe below

Cooking Directions

Cook pasta according to directions for al dente, drain, and set aside in a large bowl
Slice, and cut carrots, peppers, and tomatoes and add to bowl
Cube the cheese and add to bowl
Roll up each slice of salami or pepperoni, press down slightly on roll and slice into into pieces, add to bowl
Slice olives and add to bowl
Pour in enough balsamic vinaigrette dressing to coat pasta well-it is important to same some! Stir all ingredients until combined, and place in a serving bowl
Refrigerate until serving
Right before you serve you will add just enough dressing to coat again and add extra flavor!
Enjoy 🙂

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon whole grain dijon mustard-you could use regular dijon mustard.
1 Tablespoon garlic,minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Cooking Directions

Mix all ingredients together really well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Shake before using as separation will occur.
I use this on top of salad, tossed with pasta, and it makes an amazing marinade for grilled chicken!
Enjoy 🙂