Muffalata Pasta Salad

 

Muffalata Pasta Salad

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If you're a fan of the Muffalata Sandwich, you will love this pasta salad. It has plenty of cheese, meat, and olives, to make it a meal. The Tri Color Rotini makes it fun to take to a pot luck.

You don't have to go to New Orleans. You don't have to take a trip to New York. A short trip to your local deli, or Walmart for that matter; and you can make this pasta salad, in your kitchen!

Be sure to check out Emily's Pasta Salad, for a delicious salad, that eats like a meal. It's the perfect potluck salad. 

MUFFALATA PASTA SALAD 

INGREDIENTS: 

4 Tablespoons Good Season's Italian Dressing Mix (see recipe card) 

1/4 Cup red wine vinegar 

1/4 Cup water 

1/2 Cup extra virgin olive oil 

1 (5.75 oz can) Large black olives, halved 

 1 1/3 Cups Spanish olives, with pimento, halved 

1 1/3 Cups Kalamata olives, halved 

1/3 Cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped 

2 Tablespoons capers 

8 Ounces small fresh mozzarella balls, halved 

1 1/2 Cups baked ham, chopped 

1 (16 oz pkg) Tri Color Rotini (spiral pasta), cooked according to package directions 

DIRECTIONS: Whisk Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix, red wine vinegar, water, and olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap. Keep refrigerated, until ready to serve. 

OPTIONAL MIX INS: 

Cooked chicken  

Sliced mortadella

Sliced salami 

Sliced pepperoni

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