Ingredients:
- 16 oz (450g) Rotini or Fusilli pasta
- 1 tbsp (15g) Salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5g) Dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5g) Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) Salt
- 1/2 tsp (3g) Black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Honey
- 8 oz (225g) Salami, cut into small batons
- 1 cup (150g) Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup (150g) Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (50g) Red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup (50g) Black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup (50g) Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup (15g) Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil.
- Cook the rotini for 1 minute less than the package directions to ensure an al dente texture.
- Drain the pasta and immediately transfer it to a large mixing bowl while hot.
- Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and honey in a mason jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until emulsified.
- Pour 1/3 of the prepared dressing over the warm noodles and toss; let sit for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Add the salami, cucumbers, red onion, and olives to the marinated pasta.
- Pour in the remaining dressing and toss until every spiral is coated.
- Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley to avoid crushing the tomatoes.