Deli Style Pasta Salad

Here is a homemade version of my family’s favorite pasta salad that’s from a neighborhood deli on Long Island, New York. Try this delicious deli style pasta salad recipe and enjoy!

Years ago when my son was a baby I would put him in the stroller and walk to the small shopping center right near our house.

There was this a really great deli where I would buy a big portion of their pasta salad along with deli meat for my hubby.

He really enjoyed a sandwich with a side of the deli’s pasta salad.

I would eat the pasta salad for my lunch.

My son would love it too. I’d cut it up and put small pieces on his little tray.

One day, I decided to prepare one at home.

The week earlier when I picked up the pasta salad I had asked one of the men behind the counter what is their secret to the dressing.

He was so nice he told me.

I quickly got it down on a piece of paper and stuck it in my bag.

My cell phone at the time didn’t have any kind of text. So, I had to go the old-fashioned way and grab a pen find a piece of paper and write it down.

How did we get along without cell phones? LOL!

When we were finished with the deli’s pasta salad I got to work and made it on my own.

It came out great and now I make this regularly.

Sometimes I add chicken or steak for a main dish.

They also made the most delicious potato salad. I was really happy that I got to jot down what they put in their potato salad before they closed their doors for good. One of these days I’ll attempt that recipe.

Give this a try and add your own special touch.

It’s a family favorite around here and it’s sure to become a favorite around your home too.

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Deli Style Pasta Salad

Yields: 8 side dish servings

What’s in a deli pasta salad?

Here’s the simple ingredients:

• 12 ounce box tri- colored Rotelle cooked and drained
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup mixed red and green peppers
• 1/2 cup cut up celery
• 1 large tomato cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup cubed cheese, I used white cheddar
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• garlic powder and onion powder to taste
• coarse salt and pepper to taste
• fresh parsley and basil, chopped to taste and more for garnish

How is this pasta salad prepared?

Here’s the easy directions:

1. In a large serving bowl, add all veggies and cheese. Toss and set aside.
2. Mix the mayo and oil with a mini whisk or fork until well combined.
3. Add spices and toss gently into the pasta salad. Cover and place in fridge for at least 2 hours. When you take the salad out, toss again very gently and sprinkle more parsley and basil for a presentation.

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Love this pasta salad!