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Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes is a flavorful and colorful dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal. The combination of pasta, fresh and sun dried tomatoes, olives, and a zesty dressing creates a delicious and satisfying salad.


Ingredients

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Pasta Salad:

  • 1 pound Pasta any shape (such as rotini)
  • 1/2 cup Sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 1 Bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Basil, chopped small

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup Oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
  • 4 Tablespoon Lime juice or lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced finely
  • 1 Tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard powder (optional)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and let cool to room temperature. Toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the Broccoli: Boil broccoli for 3-4 minutes, then cool in ice water to retain color and texture.
  3. Prepare Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour dressing over the salad, toss well, season to taste, then add basil.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate the salad for a couple of hours before serving.

Notes

  • Cook the pasta al dente for best texture.
  • Season the pasta water generously as it’s the only chance to flavor the pasta.
  • Toss cooked pasta with olive oil to prevent clumping.
  • Adjust dressing with extra olive oil if needed.
  • Ensure pasta and broccoli are cooled before mixing with other ingredients.
  • Keep extra dressing on hand to freshen up the salad before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 37mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg