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Viral Crispy Pasta Salad

This twist on Italian pasta salad takes inspiration from the viral crispy pasta salad by adding golden, crunchy air-fried rotini to classic pasta salad fixings: salami, mozzarella, peppers, olives, and Parmesan. Finished with a creamy Italian-style dressing, it's the perfect for potlucks, lunches, or an easy summer dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 609
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 7-oz. pkg. microwavable rotini pasta (such as Barilla Ready Pasta (3 cups
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper, plus more for garnish
  • 3 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated, divided 3/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing such as Wishbone
  • 1 1/2 tsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 8 oz. pkg. salami, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 8 oz. pkg. pre-sliced bell peppers (about 2 1/2 cups
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion from 1 small [4 oz.] onion
  • 1 3.8-oz. can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 8 oz. pkg. small fresh mozzarella balls (“pearls”
  • 3 cups 3 oz. firmly packed baby spinach or spring mix

Method
 

  1. Toss together pasta, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Place in air fryer basket in an even layer.
  2. Cook in the air fryer at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), shaking basket halfway through, until golden and crispy, about 14 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together dressing and mayonnaise in a large bowl until combined. Add salami, bell peppers, onion, olives, mozzarella, and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; tossing until evenly coated.
  4. Add crispy pasta and spinach to vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately garnished with additional pepper. Recipe developed by Melissa Gray-Streett

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 27gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 1825mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

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