Pasta Salad Ingredients 1 lb rotini pasta 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, sliced 1 red bell pepper, diced ½ cup sliced olives ½ cup sliced pepperoncini 8 oz Gouda cheese, cut into small cubes 6 oz salami, cut into bite-sized pieces ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped Italian Dressing ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp dried oregano 1 tsp honey ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese Instructions 1. Cook the rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled. 2. Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, honey, salt, black pepper, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. 3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, pepperoncini, Gouda cheese, salami, and chopped basil. 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss again before serving for the best flavor. Serves: 8–10 Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The flavor gets even better after a few hours of chilling. #PastaSalad #SummerSalad #EasyRecipes #PotluckRecipes #MealPrep - @lori0857