Italian Pasta Salad

A salad brought to America by Italian immigrants. It has now become a staple in American cuisine and is often enjoyed at parties.
The origin of this recipe
I tasted it at a potluck party in America, and it was incredibly delicious. I noticed it was sold by weight at supermarkets everywhere. I thought I could make it myself, so I tried to replicate it.
Italian Pasta Salad
A salad brought to America by Italian immigrants. It has now become a staple in American cuisine and is often enjoyed at parties.
The origin of this recipe
I tasted it at a potluck party in America, and it was incredibly delicious. I noticed it was sold by weight at supermarkets everywhere. I thought I could make it myself, so I tried to replicate it.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the rotini according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
- 2
Julienne the cucumber. Dice the tomatoes and bell peppers into 1 cm cubes. Separate the broccoli into small florets. Slice the ham thinly. Leave the mushrooms whole.
- 3
If you like onions, slice them thinly, rub with salt, rinse, and squeeze out the water. Alternatively, chop them coarsely. Chop the parsley. Pit and slice the olives.
- 4
Combine steps 1, 2, and 3 (except tomatoes) in a bowl. Add Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese, and mix lightly. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
- 5
Cover and chill well in the refrigerator. Just before serving, add the tomatoes and mix lightly to finish.
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