Gourmet Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (basil, oregano, thyme)
Salad
1 lb fusilli (spiral pasta) or 1 lb rotini pasta (spiral pasta)
1/2 red onion, sliced
2 1/2 ounces black olives, sliced
1 (12 ounce) jar olive oil-packed roasted red peppers, drained and sliced (Dell Alpe recommended)
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped
1 cup salami, chopped

Preparation

For the dressing, place all ingredients in a jar. Close lid tightly and shake until blended.
For the salad, cook the pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water (about 1-2 tablespoons salt for a big pot of water).
While the pasta is cooking, soak the red onion in ice water to mellow its flavor.
Drain cooked pasta and place in a large bowl.
Drain onions and pat dry, then add them to the pasta. Add the dressing, olives, peppers, feta, sun-dried tomatoes and salami to warm pasta and toss.
Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to use.