Pasta Salad with Currants, Olives and Pine Nuts

Name: Pasta Salad with Currants, Olives and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta, penne; 1 each garlic cloves quartered; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup parsley leaves stemmed; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon cumin ground; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup olive oil; 1 each red onion peeled, finely chopped; 1 cup kalamata olives sliced; ⅔ cup currants dried; ⅔ cup pine nuts toasted

Servings: persons

1 pound pasta, penne
1 each garlic cloves quartered
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup parsley leaves stemmed
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon cumin ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup olive oil
1 each red onion peeled, finely chopped
1 cup kalamata olives sliced
⅔ cup currants dried
⅔ cup pine nuts toasted

1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse under cold water; drain well.
4
Transfer pasta to large bowl.
5
Meanwhile, blend garlic and salt to paste in processor, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
6
Add 1 cup parsley and mince.
7
Blend in lemon juice, vinegar, curry, sugar, cumin and pepper.
8
With machine running, gradually add oil through feed tube in thin steady stream.
9
Pour dressing over pasta.
10
Add onion, olives, currants and pine nuts to pasta and toss.
11
Season with pepper.
12
Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

1305

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pasta, penne, 1 each garlic cloves quartered, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup parsley leaves stemmed, and more.

Yes, Pasta Salad with Currants, Olives and Pine Nuts 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!