Orecchiette Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Orecchiette Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small zucchini; 2 small carrots; 1/4 lb escarole; 4 medium ripe tomatoes (I like plum or 4 medium beef steaks); 1 large cucumber; 1 lb orecchiette; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, if you love garlic add more; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled I tend to add more; 1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper, taste

Servings: persons

2 small zucchini
2 small carrots
1/4 lb escarole
4 medium ripe tomatoes (I like plum or 4 medium beef steaks)
1 large cucumber
1 lb orecchiette
1 teaspoon chopped garlic, if you love garlic add more
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled I tend to add more
1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper, taste

1
Wash and dice zucchini and carrots and then scald them in boiling water just until tender. Drain, cool and set aside.
2
Wash and drain the escarole. Coarsley chop it and set aside.
3
Dice the tomatoes and place them in a sieve to drain some of the juice, set aside.
4
Wash the cucumber, pat dry and dice leaving the skin on or if you prefer off, and set aside.
5
Cook the pasta in boiling water according to directions on box to al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
6
In a large mixing bowl, mix the orecchiette with the cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, escarole, garlic, basil and cheese.
7
Toss with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
8
Chill in refrigerator, and serve cold.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small zucchini, 2 small carrots, 1/4 lb escarole, 4 medium ripe tomatoes (I like plum or 4 medium beef steaks), and more.

Yes, Orecchiette 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.

Orecchiette Pasta Salad

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