THE BEST PASTA SALAD | SIDE DISH | EASY RECIPE

Ingredients

• 1 pound orecchiette
• 1/4 pound hard salami, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, cut into pieces
• 1/4 pound provolone cheese, cut into small cubes
• 3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
• 3 ounces Feta cheese
• 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
• 6 pepperoncini, cut into pieces
• 1 large roma tomato, diced
• 1/2 seedless cucumber, diced
• 1/4 Cup Kalamata olives
• 1/4 Cup green olives
• dash of red pepper flakes
• 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
• FOR THE DRESSING:
• 1/2 Cup light olive oil
• 5 Tablespoons white wine or champagne vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning blend
• pinch of crushed red pepper
• 3 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)