Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DRESSING INGREDIENTS; 1 jar Sun-dried Tomatoes (7 Oz.); 4 cloves Garlic; 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper, to taste; _____; SALAD:; 16 ounces, weight Corkscrew Pasta; 1 jar Kalamata Or Assorted Olives; 1 pint Ripe Cherry Tomatoes (cut In Halves); 10 leaves Basil (10-15 Leaves), Chopped Or Julienne; 1-1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated

Servings: persons

DRESSING INGREDIENTS
1 jar Sun-dried Tomatoes (7 Oz.)
4 cloves Garlic
3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt And Pepper, to taste
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SALAD:
16 ounces, weight Corkscrew Pasta
1 jar Kalamata Or Assorted Olives
1 pint Ripe Cherry Tomatoes (cut In Halves)
10 leaves Basil (10-15 Leaves), Chopped Or Julienne
1-1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated

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Source: Barefoot Contessa
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Dressing:
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In a blender combine sundried tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and vinegar until tomatoes are chopped. Continue blending while drizzling in olive oil until mixed together.
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Pasta:
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until no longer hot.
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Pour 2/3 of the dressing over the pasta. Add olives and toss together. Add remaining ingredients, tossing together and adding more dressing until the salad is coated to your liking.
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Serve on a big platter with an extra sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

1129

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: DRESSING INGREDIENTS, 1 jar Sun-dried Tomatoes (7 Oz.), 4 cloves Garlic, 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sundried Tomato 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.

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Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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