Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Olives and Capers Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Olives and Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups diced seeded plum tomatoes; 2 cups chopped fresh fennel (about 1 medium bulb); 1 cup chopped fresh basil; 6 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives; 1/4 cup drained capers; 16 ounces penne pasta

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups diced seeded plum tomatoes
2 cups chopped fresh fennel (about 1 medium bulb)
1 cup chopped fresh basil
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup drained capers
16 ounces penne pasta

1
Whisk olive oil, tomato paste, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl to blend.
2
Season dressing with salt and pepper.
3
Combine tomatoes, fennel, basil, onions, olives, and capers in large bowl.
4
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5
Let tomato mixture stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
6
Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
7
Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain again.
8
Transfer pasta to large bowl.
9
Pour dressing over and toss to coat.
10
Add tomato mixture and toss to blend.

736

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Olives and Capers 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 with Olives and Capers

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