Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard; Freshly ground pepper; 2/3 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned; 1/4 cup diced onion; 2 large pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced; 3 tablespoons halved black olives; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2/3 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
1/4 cup diced onion
2 large pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced
3 tablespoons halved black olives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
3
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
4
Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
5
Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl.
6
Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
7
Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss.
8
Chill until ready to serve.
9
Photograph by Kang Kim

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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 Pasta Salad

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