Chilled Spaghetti Salad With Olives, Tomatoes and B

Name: Chilled Spaghetti Salad With Olives, Tomatoes and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb thin spaghetti; 1 ½ cups kalamata olives, coarsely chopped; ½ cup sliced black olives, drained; ½ cup pepperoncini pepper, remove stems and coarsely chopped; ¼ cup roasted red pepper, coarsely chopped; 8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved; ¾ cup red onion, finely chopped; red pepper flakes, to taste (optional); ½ cup fresh basil, snipped; freshly grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon dried Italian spices, rub between fingers to waken flavors; ¼ teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb thin spaghetti
1 ½ cups kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
½ cup sliced black olives, drained
½ cup pepperoncini pepper, remove stems and coarsely chopped
¼ cup roasted red pepper, coarsely chopped
8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
¾ cup red onion, finely chopped
red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
½ cup fresh basil, snipped
freshly grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon shallot, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian spices, rub between fingers to waken flavors
¼ teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Salad:.
2
Cook spaghetti according to directions on box.
3
Rinse in cool water.
4
Transfer cooked spaghetti into a large bowl.
5
Add 1 1/2 cups of the Italian vinaigrette (recipe directions below.
6
); toss well to coat.
7
Add the next seven (7) ingredients, toss lightly.
8
Refrigerate until well chilled (longer the better so that the flavors 'marry').
9
When ready to serve, toss again lightly; top with snipped fresh basil and grated cheese.
10
Cook's Tip: Add sliced grilled chicken breast for a main dish.
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Italian Vinaigrette:.
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In a small mixing bowl whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, shallots, seasonings, sugar, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
13
While whisking vigorously, drizzle the oil into the vinegar mixture very carefullyslowly at first, then a little faster as the oil is incorporated.
14
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

598

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb thin spaghetti, 1 ½ cups kalamata olives, coarsely chopped, ½ cup sliced black olives, drained, ½ cup pepperoncini pepper, remove stems and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chilled Spaghetti Salad With Olives, Tomatoes and Basil falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilled Spaghetti Salad With Olives, Tomatoes and Basil

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Variations & substitutions

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