Spicy Italian Pasta Salad with Lettuce
For those who crave a bit of spice, this salad offers an invigorating twist with the perfect balance of heat and freshness.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot For cooking pasta
- 1 Large bowl For mixing ingredients
- 1 Colander For draining pasta
Ingredients
Pasta
- 300 grams Rotini Pasta or Fusilli
Vegetables & Meats
- 1 cup Red Bell Peppers diced
- 2 pieces Green Chilies sliced
- 200 grams Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 100 grams Pepperoni thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook your choice of pasta until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water. Set aside.300 grams Rotini Pasta
- In a large bowl, combine diced red bell peppers, sliced green chilies, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced pepperoni. Toss together.300 grams Rotini Pasta
- Mix olive oil, white wine vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Pour over salad, tossing gently.300 grams Rotini Pasta
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan. Refrigerate for about an hour before serving.300 grams Rotini Pasta