How To Make Italian PASTA SALAD with Homemade ITALIAN DRESSING
This Italian pasta salad recipe is loaded with fresh and colorful vegetables, cheese, salami, and homemade Italian dressing. Toss with your favorite pasta to create an unforgettable dish.
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ITALIAN PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS:
►8 oz Rotini Pasta (can also use tri-color)
►6 oz Salami, sliced into strips
►10 oz Cherry tomatoes, halved (3 cups or 1 pint)
►1/2 English Cucumber, diced
►1/2 medium Red Onion, diced
►8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Pearls (or mozzarella balls halved)
►1/2 cup Black Olives, pitted and sliced
►1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
►1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers, coarsely chopped
►1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
►1 cup Italian Dressing
ITALIAN DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
►½ cup extra virgin olive oil
►3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
►1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
►1 Tbsp mayonnaise
►1 tsp granulated sugar
►1 garlic clove finely grated or pressed
►1/2 tsp dried oregano
►1/2 tsp dried parsley
►1/2 tsp dried basil
►3/4 fine sea salt or added to taste
►1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
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Artichoke Pasta Salad - Tatev's Recipes
A very simple and delicious artichoke and pasta salad for the vegetarian in you. Takes just minutes to prepare and will be the dinner favorite for the whole family.
The best part, this can be the main dish or act as a side for something else. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
Recipe: Mediterranean Artichoke Salad
If you’re looking for the star app of your next get-together, look no further. This is easy-to-prepare antipasto features earthy tender artichokes in a bold Mediterranean-style medley of beloved gourmet flavors.
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Italian Style Pasta Salad with Artichokes & Sundried Tomatoes - Easy Pasta Salad Recipe | Blondelish
This Italian Style Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Tomatoes is a super quick and easy pasta salad recipe that takes just 20 minutes to make.
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Ingredients
Salad:
▢2 tsp sea salt
▢8 oz (226g) short-cut pasta of choice
▢6 oz (170g) Italian salami - chopped
▢1 14-ounce (396g) jar marinated artichoke halves - drained and chopped
▢8 oz (226g) fresh mozzarella pearls - drained
▢1/4 cup (25g) Parmesan Cheese - finely grated
▢1/2 cup (90g) black olives - pitted and sliced diagonally
▢1/2 cup (90g) green olives - pitted and sliced diagonally
▢10 oz (283g) cherry tomatoes - halved
▢1/2 medium red onion - finely diced
▢1/3 cup parsley - finely chopped
Italian dressing:
▢3 tbsp (45ml) white wine vinegar
▢1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
▢3 tbsp (45ml) mayonnaise
▢2 tsp Italian seasoning mix
▢1 tbsp raw honey
▢1 garlic clove - finely grated or pressed
▢Sea salt and ground pepper - or to taste
Instructions
1. Fill a large pot with water and add 2 teaspoons of sea salt. Bring to a boil over high.
2. Once bubbling, carefully add in the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
3. Meanwhile, in a small jar, add all the dressing ingredients and shake vigorously to emulsify.
4. Chop all the ingredients for the salad.
5. Once the pasta is cooked to al dente, drain and set aside in a large bowl. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
6. Add the remaining prepped ingredients to the bowl with the pasta.
7. Drizzle with the dressing.
8. Toss to combine and serve!
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Expert Tips
Be sure to only cook the pasta to al-dente, which usually means 1-2 minutes less than the time on the package. Also, if your pasta noodles tend to stick together, you may want to add a tablespoon of oil to the cooking water.
When it comes to cutting the artichokes, olives, and tomatoes, I recommend cutting some into very small pieces and others into larger pieces. The tiny pieces will mix up very well and infuse the dish with flavor, and the bigger ones will give the salad more texture.
For even more freshness, you can add greens. Arugula, spinach, kale, or chopped cucumber are all great. I would even go for some blanched asparagus! I love asparagus in salad, like this salad with asparagus, avocado, and tomatoes. Blanched broccoli would be a great addition as well.
Letting the pasta cool a bit before you add the other ingredients will help make sure the cheese doesn’t melt. You can pop it into the fridge if you’re in a time crunch. Toss the pasta every few minutes to release more steam and heat.
FAQs
How to make the best pasta salad dressing?
This Italian pasta salad dressing is simple. I think the best version is a bit creamy, but the important thing is the flavor. So make sure to use high-quality olive oil and vinegar; it will make the difference, I promise!
To make an easy Italian dressing for pasta salad or any salad, you need a few simple ingredients like EVOO, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add everything to a small jar. If you want the dressing creamier, you can add mayo. Adding a sweetener like honey or maple syrup will help balance all the flavors. Add the lid tightly and shake to emulsify.
Can you make the dressing without mayo?
Yes, you can leave the mayo out of the dressing. But since it adds delicious creaminess, I recommend replacing it with plain yogurt or sour cream.
Can I make this easy pasta salad recipe vegan?
Yes! I’ve tested it as a vegan Italian pasta salad and loved it! Here’s what I changed to make it vegan:
1. First, I used vegan mayo for the dressing and substituted honey for maple syrup.
2. Next, I substituted the Italian salami for chopped vegan sausage. You could also use chickpeas or another bean.
3. Finally, swapped out the parmesan for nutritional yeast and used vegan mozzarella.
Can I make the salad with leftovers?
Oh yes! Leftover shredded or diced chicken or turkey work very well in this easy pasta salad recipe. Also try grilled veggies! I love the salad with grilled peppers or zucchini!
Can you make this easy pasta salad recipe for meal prep?
If you ask me, this makes the perfect pasta salad for meal prep. That’s because it doesn’t include any greens that get mushy. So go ahead and double or triple the recipe so you can enjoy it all week long. Then simply store the salad in air-tight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
However, I do not recommend freezing the salad. That’s because cooked pasta and cheese will lose their nice texture after freezing and defrosting.
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Easy Artichoke Salad in 15 minutes
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⭐️ This bright, fresh, Italian-inspired artichoke salad is a gorgeous side dish or healthy meal where green leaves, tomatoes, artichokes, and olives marry a tasty Italian dressing.
⭐️ Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
2 jars (12-14 oz each) artichoke hearts quartered and marinated are best
3 - 4 ounces arugula that's about 4 handfuls
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
½ red onion thinly sliced
½ cup black olives
Italian Dressing Ingredients
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar any, we use white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
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