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Italian Pasta Salad

Fresh and Zesty Italian Pasta Salad for Summer Feasts

Delicious Italian Pasta Salad bursting with flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 ounces Fusilli Pasta Can substitute with any pasta
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Mini Sweet Peppers Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Peppers Can be replaced with fresh jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Can swap for green olives
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese Cubed
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Can use arugula or mixed greens
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil High-quality recommended
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Can use apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Pepperoncini Brine Can substitute with fresh lemon juice
  • 1 whole Minced Shallots Can use red onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • Kosher Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Medium Bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta by boiling salted water, adding fusilli and cooking for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking olive oil, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini brine, minced shallot, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Combine cooled pasta, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, mini sweet peppers, spinach, olives, Parmesan, and provolone in a large bowl.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Best served chilled; use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.

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