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Apr 15, 2019 · Instructions. Cook the pasta per package directions. Drain pasta and run under cold water, then place pasta in a large bowl. While the pasta is cooking prep the remaining ingredients. When it is done, mix in the cheese, peppers, tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
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Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Chill and serve: Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least ...
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- Make The Rotini Pasta Salad
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- How to Serve Rotini Pasta Salad
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- More Italian Salads to Try
Pasta: I always use rotini here, but you can make atri-colorpasta salad, penne pasta salad, bowtie pasta salad,or farfalle pasta salad.Just use a medium-sized pasta. I don't recommend using brown rice pasta or bean pasta, though. They harden when chilled or at room temperature. Not good for cold Italian pasta salad! Olive Oil: I prefer using regula...
In a food processor, add the drained sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper.Pulse just enough to break up the tomatoes. Then drizzle in the olive oil as you pulse some more, until you have a blended sun-dried tomato dressing.Cook the rotini until al dente, then drain. Add the pasta to a large serving bowl (affiliate link).Stir the sun-dried tomato dressing into the pasta. Add sliced olives, grated Parmesan, halved grape tomatoes and ribbons of basil.Stir until combined, then cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours.To save time, purchase sliced black olives, instead of whole olives.Make sure to cook the pasta al dente (to the tooth, not soft) so it will stay firm over a few days. Taste the rotini three minutes before the al dente time listed on the package to check if it's done.The sun-dried tomato pasta salad is best served at room temperature after it has marinated in the refrigerator for a few hours. Before serving, give it a good stir to recoat the rotini with that delicious pasta salad vinaigrette.
This recipe makes enough for eight generous side-dish portions. If serving this pasta salad for a crowd along with several sides, you should have enough for 12-16 people.
Try serving this Mediterranean pasta salad at your next summer BBQ or picnic, along with Super Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs or Slow Cooker Carolina Pulled Pork. And don't miss this 4th of July Menu Ideaspost, which includes many recipes that would pair well with the pasta.
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Jan 26, 2021 · Instructions. Cook pasta according to box instructions. Remember to salt your pasta water with 1-2 teaspoons of salt. When pasta is done, drain it and run cold water over it so the noodles can cool. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and red onion.
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Instructions. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil ...
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Mar 31, 2019 · Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is room temperature. Place pasta in a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, mozzarella, parmesan, and olives to the bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, add olive oil, vinegar, italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Jul 20, 2019 · Instructions. Cook the Rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse in cold water. In a small frying pan fry the pancetta until golden. In a large bowl add the pasta, pancetta, tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, parmesan flakes, arugula and olive oil, toss gently to combine. Enjoy!
