Jamie Oliver'S Best Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Jamie Oliver'S Best Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11 ounces small shell pasta; 3 garlic cloves; 9 ounces yellow cherry tomatoes; 9 ounces cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup black olives, pitted; 2 tablespoons fresh chives; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 1 medium cucumber; 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

11 ounces small shell pasta
3 garlic cloves
9 ounces yellow cherry tomatoes
9 ounces cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup black olives, pitted
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 medium cucumber
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
2
Throw in the pasta and garlic and simmer for about 5 minutes or until al dente, and drain.
3
Put the garlic to one side for the dressing.
4
Put the pasta in a bowl.
5
Chop the tomatoes, olives, chives, basil and cucumber into pieces about half the size of the pasta and add to the bowl.
6
Squash the garlic cloves out of their skins and pound in a pestle and mortar.
7
Add the vinegar, oil and seasoning.
8
Drizzle this over the salad, adding a little more seasoning to taste.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 ounces small shell pasta, 3 garlic cloves, 9 ounces yellow cherry tomatoes, 9 ounces cherry tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Jamie Oliver'S Best Pasta Salad 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!

Jamie Oliver'S Best Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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