I can't believe HOW TASTY this quick Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe is!
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PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS:
300g asparagus
1/2lb pasta
40g parsley
350g cherry tomatoes
1/4 red onion
1 cup canned chickpeas
200g artichoke
DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
2 tsp salt
generous pinch dried oregano
pepper to taste
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions:
1. Bring a pot of water to boil for the pasta
2. Break off the woody ends of the asparagus and chop them into bite sized pieces (save the woody ends for stocks or soups)
3. Cook the pasta to package instructions and stir the pasta occasionally. 2min before the pasta is done, add in the asparagus
4. Boil for 4min (the asparagus will bring down the temperature)
5. Strain out the pasta and asparagus and transfer to an ice bath
6. Finely chop the parsley, halve the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion and place in a large mixing bowl
7. Strain out the pasta and asparagus and add to the salad
8. Add the chickpeas and artichoke
9. Shake the dressing ingredients together in a jar to combine
10. Pour half the dressing onto the salad, toss, and taste. Add more dressing if you'd like or plate the salad and serve with the dressing on the side
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▶️ RECIPE INGREDIENTS: (3 servings approx.)
???? To Cook Pasta:
Penne Pasta or Spaghetti (or any pasta of your choice) - 200 to 250g / 2 to 2+1/2 cups approx.
✅(CHOOSE THE QUANTITY OF PASTA DEPENDING ON HOW SAUCY YOU WANT THE DISH TO BE)
8 Cups Water
2 Teaspoon Salt (I have added pink Himalayan salt)
???? Other Ingredients:
3 Tablespoon Olive Oil
130g / 1+1/4 cup approx. Onion - Thinly Sliced
3 to 4 garlic cloves / 1 Tablespoon approx. Garlic - finely chopped
1/4 to 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Flakes or to taste
2+1/2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
(If you like your pasta more zesty, slightly increase the quantity of the tomato paste)
350g / 3 Cups approx. Zucchini - Cut in 1/2 inch semi circle pieces
3/4 Cup Pasta Cooking Water OR AS REQUIRED
200g / 1+1/4 Cup approx. Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
Salt to taste (I have added total 1/4 +1/2 Teaspoon of pink himalayan salt)
Drizzle of Olive Oil (I added 1 tablespoon of organic cold pressed Olive Oil)
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper or to taste
12g / 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil or to taste
▶️ METHOD:
Start by chopping the vegetables and set aside. Generously salt a pot of boiling water and add the penne pasta. Cook the pasta until it's Al dente (as per the package instructions).
✅ ???? DO NOT OVER COOK THE PASTA, cook it al dente because we will be further cooking it in the tomato sauce later, so just cook it al dente.
To a heated pan, add olive oil, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook the onion on medium to medium-high heat (depending on the heat of your stove) until it's soft and translucent. It will take about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not brown the onions.
Now reduce the heat to low and add garlic and chili flakes. Cook on low to medium-low heat for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Then add the tomato paste. Mix well. Now add the zucchini. Turn the heat to medium-high and fry the zucchini along with the tomato paste for about 2 minutes, to cook out the raw flavour of the tomato paste.
✅ ???? NOTE: If you like your pasta more zesty, you can slightly increase the quantity of tomato paste
Then add the pasta cooking water to the pan to make a sauce, mix well and bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, add the Cherry/grape tomatoes and cook on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes or until the tomatoes start to disintegrate. Now add the cooked pasta and mix well. Add salt to taste and mix again (I have added 1/2 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt).
✅ ???? NOTE THAT THE PASTA COOKING WATER ALREADY HAS SALT IN IT, so add the salt accordingly.
Mix well and cook on medium heat for another 2 minutes or so. By now the tomatoes and the pasta water together would have created a nice silky sauce. If the pasta starts to get dry add some more cooking pasta water. Turn off the stove.
Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, drizzle of a good quality Extra virgin Olive Oil and fresh basil. Mix and serve hot.
▶️ IMPORTANT NOTES:
???? CHOOSE THE QUANTITY OF PASTA DEPENDING ON HOW SAUCY YOU WANT THE DISH TO BE. (Anywhere from 2 to 2+1/2 cups)
???? DO NOT over cook the pasta. Cook the pasta Al dente, as we will be further cooking it in the tomato sauce later
???? Reserve at least 1+1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water for the sauce before draining the pasta
???? Every stove is different so regulate the heat as required. If at any point you notice the pan is getting over heated, reduce the heat
???? Fry the onions until soft and translucent. Do not have to brown the onions
???? Sometimes a batch of cherry/grape tomatoes can be a bit sour, so in that case add 1/4 teaspoon of sugar to balance out the acidity/sourness
???? PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PASTA COOKING WATER ALREADY HAS SALT IN IT, so add the salt to the dish accordingly
???? If the pasta sauce starts to get dry, add some more of the reserved pasta cooking water, do not add cold water to it
???? If you like your pasta more zesty, you can slightly increase the quantity of the tomato paste
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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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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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CREAMY
2000g/2qt water
45g or 2.5tbsp salt
225g or 1/2lb elbow macaroni
25g or 2tbsp white distilled vinegar
splash of olive oil
30g or 1/2c shallot finely minced and rinsed
60g or 1/2c celery, finely chopped
30g or 1/3c scallion, thinly sliced
100g or 3/4 cup frozen peas (thawed)
100g or 1/4lb bacon, crispy and chopped
5g or 1/2-3/4c fresh dill
black pepper & salt to taste
DRESSING FOR CREAMY
Add the following into a high sided container:
1 egg
50g or 1/4c sour cream
25g or 2tbsp dijon mustard
15g 1 1/4tbsp sugar
10g or 3/4tbsp lemon juice
5g or 1tsp Worcestershire
5g or 3/4-1tsp salt
1/2 clove garlic.
300g or 1 1/3c neutral oil (light colored olive oil, grapeseed, canola)
Blend with immersion blender and stream in oil.
Add water and salt to med-lrg saucepan and bring to boil. Add pasta and boil for about 11min or until tender. Drain, reserving a few scoops of pasta water. Add vinegar and a splash of olive oil to drained pasta and allow to cool to room temp. Once cooled, add shallot, celery, scallion, peas, bacon. Add a couple of dollops of creamy dressing and a bit of pasta water and gently stir until pasta is well coated, but not swimming in dressing. Add dill, salt and pepper to taste, & stir to combine.
PESTO PASTA SALAD
2000g/2qt water
45g or 2.5tbsp salt
225g or 1/2lb pasta (I use shells)
25g or 2tbsp white distilled vinegar
splash of olive oil
300g or 1 1/4c pesto (recipe below) + more for garnish
200g or 1c mozzarella pearls, halved
200g or 1c cherry tomatoes, halved (I recommend sungolds)
Strong pinch grated parm
Add water and salt to med-lrg saucepan and bring to boil. Add pasta and boil for about 12min or until tender. Drain. Add vinegar and olive oil to drained pasta, stir, and allow to cool to room temp. Add pesto and stir to combine. Add mozz, tomatoes, and strong pinch of parm. Fold to combine.
PESTO for SALAD
Add the following to food processor and spin on high for 20-30sec or until well broken down.
100g or 3/4c toasted pine nuts or walnuts
100g or 5ish c basil
20g 1ish c parsley
30g or 1/2c shallot (minsed and rinsed)
100g or 1+c grated parm
225g or 1 3/4c cold olive oil
5g or 3/4-1tsp salt
30g or 2tbsp lemon juice
CLASSIC MOM'S SYLE/DELI PASTA SALAD
2000g/2qt water
45g or 2.5tbsp salt
225g or 1/2lb pasta (I use rotini)
25g or 2 tbsp white distilled vinegar
splash of olive oil
150g or 1/2-3/4c b-man's Italian Dressing (recipe below)
65g or 1/4c fresh mozzarella, diced
100g or 1/2c black olives, halved
50g or 1/2c pepperoncini, sliced
100g or 1 3/4c oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, sliced
60g or 1/2 of a med red bell pepper, diced small
60g or 1/4lb Genoa salami, sliced
75g or 3/4c grated parmesan
Add water and salt to med-lrg saucepan and bring to boil. Add pasta and boil for about 11-12min or until tender. Drain. Add vinegar and olive oil to drained pasta, stir, and allow to cool to room temp. Add dressing, mozz, olives, pepperoncini, sun dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, salami, and grated parm. Stir to combine and add additional dressing, parm, and/or salt to taste, if needed.
BMAN'S ITALIAN DRESSING
Add the following into a high-sided container, blend with immersion blender and slowly stream in 200g or 1c neutral oil (light colored olive oil, canola, grapeseed, etc)
25g red wine vinegar
45g or or 2 tbsp white distilled vinegar
20g or 1/3c red onion, rinsed
1 garlic clove
15g or 1/8-1/4 of a red bell pepper
25g 1 1/2tbsp grainy mustard
15g or 1 1/4tbsp sugar
5g 3/4-1tsp salt
1/4 tsp each of: oregano, basil, black pepper, and chili flake
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