Smoked Italian Pasta Salad with Pepperoncini Dressing
5 from 2 votes
Course: Meals, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoker
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 1 hourhour
Total Time: 1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 572kcal
Author: Bella Bucchiotti
You must try this smoked Italian pasta salad. It takes everything that’s great about pasta salad and adds a wonderful smoky flavour to it. Pepperoni, salami and mozzarella cheese are included in this summer BBQ salad along with a pepperoncini dressing.
Preheat the smoker lid closed for 15 minutes at 180 degrees F.
Add tomatoes, sweet peppers, pepperoncinis, mozzarella, salami, and pepperoni to a wire rack lined baking tray.
Place onto the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook per box instructions. Drain then rinse with cold water. Place into the fridge to cool.
Prepare vinaigrette. Combine Olive oil, juice from canned pepperoncinis, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mason jar and shake well.
Remove the baking tray from the smoker. Slice the peppers and pepperoncinis. Cut the mozzarella into 4ths.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss. Top with shaved parmesan.
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.