Tastiest Pasta Salad

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 11
Tastiest Pasta Salad packed with flavors
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g bow tie pasta
200 g thin sliced salami
200 g sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives , drained
250 g mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1/2 cup basil leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
664
Sugar
6g
Fat
36g
Pasta Salad is a dish consisting of cooked pasta, typically elbow macaroni or fusilli, and ingredients such as mayonnaise, vegetables, and meat. The Pasta salad can be served warm or cold, and is an ideal dish for serving at gatherings, BBQs, picnics, or as a light meal. This recipe takes the Pasta Salad to a new level by adding a variety of ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, and a tangy dressing making it a perfect summer dish. This Tastiest Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleaser, and a refreshing change from the traditional pasta salads.

Instructions

1.Cook pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
2.Rinse the pasta under cold water.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, sugar, and shredded parmesan cheese until well combined to make the dressing.
4.Assemble the salad by adding pasta, thin sliced salami, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced black olives, mozzarella cheese, pine nuts, and basil leaves to a large bowl.
5.Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until fully coated with dressing.

PROS

This pasta salad is perfect for a summer meal or picnic as it is light, refreshing, and full of flavors.

It is easy and quick to make, and can be easily customized to your taste preference.

This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

CONS

While this dish is rich in flavors, it may not be to everyone’s taste.
Some may find this dish a bit too tangy.

The recipe calls for salami which is a processed meat high in sodium.
Therefore, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pasta is a great source of energy and carbohydrates that keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Moreover, this salad is packed with healthy ingredients such as black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil leaves which provide numerous health benefits. Black olives contain healthy monounsaturated fats that are beneficial for heart health while sun-dried tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Basil leaves have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and may also help improve digestion.

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