Italian Pasta Salad

Serves: 6 

• 450g dry penne pasta                       
  
• 200g black olives, chopped
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  
• 450g mozzarella cheese, cubed
  
• 5 plum tomatoes, chopped
  
• 115g salami, cut into strips
  
• 175ml olive oil
  
• 125ml balsamic vinegar
  
• ground black pepper to taste
  

Method
Prep:30min  ›  Cook:10min  ›  Ready in:40min   

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool.

Mix together: olives, onion, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and salami.

Combine in large bowl, pasta and vegetable mixture. Pour in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and black pepper. Mix everything well.