Lunch: Deli-Style Pasta Salad Recipe

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Deli-Style Pasta Salad Recipe

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
6 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, julienned
6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the next nine ingredients.
In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; shake well.
Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hour or overnight. Toss before serving. Garnish with tomatoes.