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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

From tangy calamata olives, to zesty tomato bruschetta and fresh herbs, this Italian Pasta Salad from @janetsmunchmeals is filled with flavor and is perfect for your next seasonal gathering. With delicious ingredients and super simple to make, this dish should easily make it into the Summer rotation and beyond!

Pasta salad with tomatoes, parsley, olives and more

Prep Time

20min
Cook Time

15min
Total Time

35min
Servings

6

Recipe Category Pasta Salad
Recipe Cuisine Italian
Recipe Level Simple

Recipe By: Janet Gronnow @janetsmunchmeals

Ingredients

2/3 lb. DeLallo Shellbows Pasta
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh Italian / flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Optional drizzle of DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil and red chili flakes to taste
2 oz. arugula
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
½ large English cucumber, diced
1 7 oz. package DeLallo Jumbo Pitted Calamata Olives, drained
½ cup shredded dairy-free parmesan, to taste
1 jar DeLallo Italian Tomato Bruschetta, drained
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
Dressing:
¼ cup DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp DeLallo Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp DeLallo Dijon Mustard
1 tbsp agave nectar
2 tbsp fresh Italian/flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Directions

Cook shellbows according to package directions, adding in 1 tbsp kosher salt to the pasta cooking water when adding the dry pasta.
Drain, rinse under cold water, then drain well. Add to a large dish or bowl.
Add lemon juice, parsley, and optional oil / red chili flakes. Toss well.
Add arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, parmesan, bruschetta and red onion.
In a separate bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk well. Pour desired amount of dressing over top.

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Italian Pasta Salad

From tangy calamata olives, to zesty tomato bruschetta and fresh herbs, this Italian Pasta Salad from @janetsmunchmeals is filled with flavor and is perfect for your next seasonal gathering. With delicious ingredients and super simple to make, this dish should easily make it into the Summer rotation and beyond!