Warm Salami And Tomato Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 oz orecchiette pasta or other short pasta
7 oz hot salami, thinly sliced
2 oz pine nuts, roasted and chopped coarsely
9 oz cherry tomatoes
9 oz plum tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
1 oz pecorino cheese, shaved
None None Red Wine Vinaigrette
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
In large frying pan, cook the salami, stirring, over medium heat for about 5 mins or until crisp. Drain on a paper towel.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, nuts, tomatoes, herbs and cheese and toss gently to combine.
To make the vinaigrette, place the ingredients in a screw-top jar, season to taste and shake well.
Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat.