Pasta Salad With Cherry Tomatoes And Green Olivada

Name: Pasta Salad With Cherry Tomatoes And Green Olivada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic; 2 cups pitted green olives coarsely chopped and, 6 ounces unpitted; 3 tablespoons capers drained; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste; 1/4 tablespoon crushed red pepper dried; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1/2 cup oil extra virgin; 1 pound gemelli fusilli pasta; 2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomates halved; 18 ounces fresh mozzarella balls package small; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic
2 cups pitted green olives coarsely chopped and, 6 ounces unpitted
3 tablespoons capers drained
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1/4 tablespoon crushed red pepper dried
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 cup oil extra virgin
1 pound gemelli fusilli pasta
2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomates halved
18 ounces fresh mozzarella balls package small
2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped

1
add garlic to the food processor
2
add 1 cpu chopped olives, capers, red wine vinegar, anchovy paste, mustard, and crushed red pepper. Using 6 on/off turns, process to chop coarsely.
3
With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup olive oil, forming coarse puree.
4
Transfer to bowl; stir in remaining 1 cup olives.
5
Season olivada to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Cover and refrigerate. (step 1 - 6 can be done ahead)
7
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
8
Drain well. Transfer drained pasta to large bowl. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over pasta; toss to coat. Cool, stirring occasionally.
9
Add olivada, halved tomatoes, mozzarella, and oregano to pasta; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

1077

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 clove garlic, 2 cups pitted green olives coarsely chopped and, 6 ounces unpitted, 3 tablespoons capers drained, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Pasta Salad With Cherry Tomatoes And Green Olivada 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!