Muffaletta Pasta Salad

Description

The great New Orleans sandwich turned into an easy cold dish. You can serve this over a bed of lettuce with a slice of French bread to make it a meal versus a side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 5 ounces tapenade (olive spread), or more to taste
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered (Optional)
  • 8 ounces sliced salami, cut into thin strips
  • 8 ounces sliced baked ham, cut into thin strips
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • ΒΌ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

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