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Italian Salad

Salad
Italian Salad
What to Buy1. Pasta - 300 grams, I use gluten-free "Barilla"
2. "Kalamata" Olives - 150 grams, can be left out
3. Salami - 180 grams
4. Red Bell Pepper - 1/2 medium one
5. Cherry Tomatoes - 8-10 pieces
6. Basil - 12-15 medium leaves
7. Small Mozzarella Balls - 200 grams, or just cut up a large one
8. Salt - 1 teaspoon
9. Black Ground Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
10. Balsamic Vinegar - 2 tablespoons
11. Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons

How to Make It1. Bring water to a boil, drop in the pasta (300 grams) and stir with a spoon, stir again after a minute, cook for 6-7 minutes until soft to taste, then drain in a colander, rinse well with cold water, add a spoon of olive oil and a spoon of balsamic vinegar and mix well - this way the pasta won't stick together
2. Cut the tomatoes, into quarters if small, eighths if large
3. Cut the salami into short strips, about 3 millimeters by a centimeter and a half
4. Cut the red bell pepper the same way
5. Wash the basil and pat dry with paper towels so there's no sand, dust or dirt, and tear the leaves into smaller pieces if they're large
6. Cut the mozzarella in half, into roughly 1x1 centimeter pieces
7. Put everything into a large bowl so it's easy to mix, add half a teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and mix very well

Ready, goes great with white wine! Enjoy your meal!!!