Macaroni Salad With Olive Dressing Recipe

Name: Macaroni Salad With Olive Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces green olives, pitted, drained and chopped; 1 cup nicoise olive, chopped and pitted; 4 ounces pimiento strips, drained; 2 tablespoons capers; ¼ cup Italian parsley, minced; ½ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon oregano; fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste; 8 ounces penne pasta; 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded; 4 ounces genoa salami, thinly sliced and julienned; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced and julienned

Servings: persons

8 ounces green olives, pitted, drained and chopped
1 cup nicoise olive, chopped and pitted
4 ounces pimiento strips, drained
2 tablespoons capers
¼ cup Italian parsley, minced
½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounces penne pasta
1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 ounces genoa salami, thinly sliced and julienned
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced and julienned

1
Several hours or a day ahead.
2
In a large non-metal bowl, combine olives, pimiento, capers and parsley.
3
Add oil, vinegar, and oregano.
4
Toss to mix ingredients.
5
Stir in pepper to taste.
6
Cover bowl and refrigerate.
7
Bring to room temperature before using.
8
Cook pasta.
9
Drain in a colander, then add to olive oil mixture.
10
Stir in lettuce, salami, and mozzarella.
11
Toss ingredients to mix thoroughly.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces green olives, pitted, drained and chopped, 1 cup nicoise olive, chopped and pitted, 4 ounces pimiento strips, drained, 2 tablespoons capers, and more.

Yes, Macaroni Salad With Olive Dressing 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!

Macaroni Salad With Olive Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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