Buffalo Salami Antipasto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 1 – 10 ounce package Wild Idea Buffalo Salami, cut into pieces
• 1 – cup fresh mozzarella, shredded or cubed
• 1 – each red, yellow and orange bell peppers, diced
• 1 – bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 – can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
• 1 – cup pepperoncini, sliced
• ½ – cup olives, sliced (prefer Kalamata)
• ¾ – cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
• ½ – pound pasta, cooked al dente and drained
• ¼ – cup basil pesto
• ¼ – cup olive oil
• ¼ – cup rice or cider vinegar
• 2 – teaspoon ground fennel
• salt & pepper to taste.

Basil Pesto

My recipe for basil pesto does not include pine nuts, as I am not a fan. They could easily be added though, for a more traditional recipe.

Basil Pesto Ingredients:

• 2 – cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 2 – cups shredded parmesan cheese
• 3 – garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 – teaspoon salt
• 1 – teaspoon pepper (I like a little more)
• 1 – tablespoon lemon juice (I like a little more)
• 1 – cup olive oil