This Italian chopped pasta salad is an incredibly delicious make-ahead dish perfect for summer gatherings, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day celebrations. Easy to prepare and suitable for meal prep, this pasta salad serves 6 and brings together short pasta noodles, chickpeas, salami, bocconchini, olives, pepperoncini, fresh basil, and a tangy dressing made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, garlic, Parmesan, and optional mayo.

can chick peas

salami
bocconcini

cup olive

cup pepperoncini

fresh basil

cup olive oil

tbsp balsamic vinegar

tbsp honey

tbsp dijon mustard

clove garlic

tbsp grated parmesan cheese

tbsp mayo

tsp italian seasoning
1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt & cook noodles. 2: Dice salami, olives & pepperoncini. 3: Whisk together salad dressing ingredients. 4: Drain noodles & add to a large bowl. 5: Add a little of the dressing & toss, letting the noodles cool. 6: Add remainder of ingredients & dressing to bowl, toss well & enjoy. 7: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.View original recipe