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June 30, 2011 By Kaitlin 6 Comments

Italian Pasta Salad

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It’s almost July 4th weekend, so I am preparing a bunch of dishes for me to trek down to the beach. I tend to make food that can marinate for a day or two so that I have time to make it without rushing around right before we leave. This time around, I decided to make a pasta salad based off my mom’s version.
Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of tri-colored pasta
  • 1 can of pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1 package of cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 can of black beans, rinsed
  • 6 mozzarella balls, halved
  • small jar of artichoke hearts, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers, roughly chopped
  • Italian dressing (recipe below)

Ingredients for Italian dressing:

  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup white wine or rice vinegar
  • 1 1/3 cup olive oil or canola oil

To begin, cook pasta according to the “al dente” directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of your ingredients. Slice your black olives, halve the mozzarella cheese and cherry tomatoes, chop the onion, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers, rinse the black beans, and measure out the corn. Add to a large bowl. When the pasta is cooled, add and mix.
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Prepare your dressing by combining all the ingredients and shaking thoroughly. Drizzle over the pasta salad and toss to combine.

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After making this, it crossed my mind that feta cheese would go great in the pasta salad. I’m also considering adding in some chopped zucchini. I wouldn’t add these in until the end though, they tend to get a bit mushy. This recipe is best when allowed to sit in the dressing for a day or two which allows the dressing to really set into the pasta. My mom also suggested trying chopped green beans and/or peas in the salad as well.
Pasta Salad
This salad is just the epitome of summer to me. I love the tangy vinaigrette on the pasta once it has had time to marinate. The tomatoes add a burst of freshness, while the olives add a nice saltiness to the dish.
Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with veggies and cheese tossed in an Italian dressing; make ahead for the best flavor!
Print Recipe
Cook Time 20 mins
Marinating Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad

  • 1 12 oz box of tri-colored pasta
  • 1 6 oz can of pitted black olives sliced
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 1/2 15.5 oz can black beans rinsed
  • 6 small mozzarella balls halved
  • 1 6 oz jar artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 7 oz jar roasted red peppers roughly chopped

Italian dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 1/3 cup olive oil or canola oil

Instructions
 

  • To begin, cook pasta according to the “al dente” directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of your ingredients. Slice your black olives, halve the mozzarella cheese and cherry tomatoes, chop the onion, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers, rinse the black beans, and measure out the corn. Add to a large bowl. When the pasta is cooled, add and mix.
  • Prepare your dressing by combining all the ingredients and shaking/whisking thoroughly. Drizzle over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  • This pasta salad is best if made the night before.
Keyword Barbecue, Italian, Make Ahead, Pasta, Pasta Salad, Picnic, Salad, Sides, Vegetarian
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Filed Under: Make Ahead, Meatless, Pasta, Quick, Salad, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Black Beans, Corn, Dressing, Italian, Make Ahead, Olive, Onions, Pasta, Pasta Salad, Quick, Rice Vinegar, Roasted, Salad, Sides, Tomato, Vinaigrette, White Wine Vinegar

Comments

  1. Raquel@Erecipe Free Nutritional Calculator says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:32 am

    hi just as expected you are a great cook…that pasta looks so colorful… btw I am going to post you as my Chef of the week on Erecipe. Thanks for joining=)

    Reply
  2. Ann says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    That looks delicious and I bet it tastes just like summer!

    Reply
  3. Barefeet In The Kitchen says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Your salad looks delicious. I’m making one today as well. It’s the perfect meal for a weekend of camping. I like your blog!

    Reply
  4. icancookthat says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    Raquel: Thank you! What an honor!

    Barefeet in the Kitchen: Isn’t it just the perfect go-to for a summer make ahead meal? I love pasta salads! I’m making another one tonight.

    Reply
  5. Wendy says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    To me, it looks like seconds 🙂

    Reply

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