Perfect Pasta Salad Toss

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: None minutes
• Yield: Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz. penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 4 oz. sliced salami, cut into strips
• 1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained and cut into thin strips
• 1 jar (6-1/2 oz.) marinated, quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 1/3 cup halved, pitted kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup Italian or Caesar salad dressing
• 1 cup (4 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• Romaine lettuce leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
2. Combine salami, bell peppers, artichoke hearts, olives and basil in large bowl. Add pasta and salad dressing and cheese; toss well.
3. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours before serving. Serve salad on lettuce leaves, if desired.

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