Tricolor Fusilli Salad With Herbed Wine Dressing (P

Name: Tricolor Fusilli Salad With Herbed Wine Dressing (Pasta Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup golden raisin; 4 4 ounces plain fusilli, broken or 4 ounces corkscrew macaroni; 2/3 cup pitted Greek olive, finely diced; 1/4 cup broken walnuts or 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; Dressing; 2 tablespoons olive oil (Not Extra Virgin); 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano (or an assortment) or 1 1/2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped (or an assortment); 1 tablespoon shallots, minced or 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup golden raisin
4 4 ounces plain fusilli, broken or 4 ounces corkscrew macaroni
2/3 cup pitted Greek olive, finely diced
1/4 cup broken walnuts or 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil (Not Extra Virgin)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano (or an assortment) or 1 1/2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped (or an assortment)
1 tablespoon shallots, minced or 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, heat the wine just until warm.
2
Add raisins; let stand for 15-30 minutes to plump.
3
In a pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until tender (12-15 minutes or according to package directions).
4
Using a colander, drain pasta; rinse well under cold water to quick chill.
5
Drain again.
6
Drain raisins, reserving wine.
7
Set wine aside.
8
In a large mixing bowl, toss together pasta and raisins.
9
In a screw-top jar, combine reserved white wine with olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, shallots, mustard, salt, and pepper.
10
Put lid on jar and shake well.
11
Pour dressing over pasta; toss to coat.
12
Serve warm or at room temperature or cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
13
Just before serving toss with raisins and nuts (if the nuts are mixed in too soon, they won't stay crunchy).

272

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dry white wine, 3/4 cup golden raisin, 4 4 ounces plain fusilli, broken or 4 ounces corkscrew macaroni, 2/3 cup pitted Greek olive, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Tricolor Fusilli Salad With Herbed Wine Dressing (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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tricolor Fusilli Salad With Herbed Wine Dressing (Pasta Salad)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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