Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fusilli, uncooked; 3 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons garlic oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

Servings: persons

1 cup fusilli, uncooked
3 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons kalamata olives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons garlic oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

1
Cook the pasta according to directions on the packet.
2
Drain and let cool.
3
Mix pasta with the onion, tomato, celery, basil, olives and capers.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, sugar and vinegar.
5
Gradually beat in the oil until an emulsion forms.
6
Pour this vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.
7
Chill the salad in the refrigerator.
8
When it is cold, mix in the mozzarella.

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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: 1 cup fusilli, uncooked, 3 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped, 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped, 1/4 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Fusilli 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.

Mediterranean Fusilli Pasta Salad

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