Easy Italian Salami Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry pasta (I use fusilli)
• 8 large slice salami (4oz)
• 10-15 black olives
• 1/2 cup rehydrated sun-dried tomato
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, very finely grated
• salt and pepper
• 10-15 leaves fresh basil

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cut the salami into strips. Slice the black olives and dice the sundried tomatoes and bell pepper. Set all these ingredients aside.

3. 3

   In a large salad bowl, mix the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Whisk with a fork (or whisk) until they are completely blended and the dressing is a uniform colour throughout.

4. 4

   Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to the dressing and mix.

5. 5

   When the pasta is cooked to your liking, remove it from the heat. Drain it and rinse it in cold water until the pasta is cold. Drain it again.

6. 6

   Add the cooled pasta and the chopped ingredients to the dressing in the bowl. Stir well to mix the ingredients together.

7. 7

   Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to blend.

8. 8

   Just before serving, scatter chopped fresh basil leaves over the top.