Muffalata Pasta Salad

 

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 pasta makes it fun to take to a pot luck. 

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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 salami Sliced pepperoni