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Best Pasta Salad

Best Pasta Salad

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Best Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for summer gatherings, picnics, or family dinners. This refreshing salad features colorful ingredients like mozzarella, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes, all tossed together with tender fusilli pasta and sliced turkey for a satisfying meal. Prepare it ahead of time to allow the ingredients to meld for an enhanced flavor experience that will impress your guests. Whether served as a side or a light main course, this pasta salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.

  • Total Time: 4 minute
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. cooked fusilli pasta
  • 4 oz. turkey slices, quartered
  • 8 oz. mozzarella balls, halved
  • 1 c. artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 c. pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. red apple vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked fusilli pasta, mozzarella balls, turkey slices, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and black olives.
  2. For the dressing: In a jar with a lid, mix extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, red apple vinegar, parsley, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Shake until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Experiment with fresh herbs or additional vegetables like bell peppers for added crunch. Chill the pasta salad for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors. This salad can be customized by adding other proteins or swapping out vegetables based on your preference.

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