Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb penne pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small red pepper, julienne strips; 3 ounces pepperoni, cut into julienne strips; 1 -2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup zucchini, coarsely grated; 34 lb provolone cheese (cubed, grated or chopped, or white cheddar cheese); 14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; ½ cup kalamata olive, pitted; ½ cup red onion, chopped; ½ cup parsley, chopped; 4 -6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 large garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried basil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

12 lb penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red pepper, julienne strips
3 ounces pepperoni, cut into julienne strips
1 -2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup zucchini, coarsely grated
34 lb provolone cheese (cubed, grated or chopped, or white cheddar cheese)
14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
½ cup kalamata olive, pitted
½ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup parsley, chopped
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 large garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
black pepper, to taste

1
In a large pot, cook noodles.
2
Rinse under cold water and drain well.
3
Combine pepper, pepperoni, tomato, zucchini, cheese, artichoke hearts, parsley, olives and onion; toss lightly to mix.
4
Vinaigrette: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients, adding peper to taste; mix tohroughly.
5
Pour over salad and toss.
6
Chill for at least 3 hours.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary by adding a little more olive oil and baslamic vinegar.

21587

kcal

Calories

1407

Fat

1064

Carbs

1145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb penne pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small red pepper, julienne strips, 3 ounces pepperoni, cut into julienne strips, 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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