Muffuletta Pasta Salad
Enjoy the flavors of the classic New Orleans Muffuletta sandwich at home with this easy Muffuletta Pasta Salad. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal-prep lunches during the week.
Servings: 8
Calories: 752kcal
Ingredients
Pasta salad
- 16 ounces fusilli pasta or your favorite shape
- 8 ounces ham cubed
- 8 ounces salami cubed
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- 8 ounces Swiss cheese cubed
- 4 ounces green olives like Castelvetrano, halved
- 4 ounces black olives halved
- 4 ounces pepperoncini sliced
- 4 ounces pimientos chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- ½ cup parsley chopped
Dressing
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup Grapeseed oil or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water (use 2 teaspoons salt per pound of pasta) to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.16 ounces fusilli pasta
- Add the pasta and the other salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl.8 ounces ham, 8 ounces salami, 8 ounces cheddar cheese, 8 ounces Swiss cheese, 4 ounces green olives, 4 ounces black olives, 4 ounces pepperoncini, 4 ounces pimientos, 2 stalks celery, ½ cup parsley
- Add the dressing ingredients to a glass jar and shake until blended. Pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Save the remaining dressing to add to the salad after refrigerating.⅓ cup red wine vinegar, ⅓ cup Grapeseed oil, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Notes
- Use salt sparingly. The olives, ham, and salami contain a fair amount of salt, so taste before adjusting seasonings.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chickpeas and cannellini beans for the ham and salami.
- For a grab-and-go lunch, layer the ingredients in mason jars, add some dressing, and refrigerate to enjoy throughout the week.
Nutrition
Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1740mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1423IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 481mg | Iron: 2mg
