Asiago Pasta Salad
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Asiago Pasta Salad
Description
Asiago Pasta Salad features farfalle pasta tossed with a dressing made primarily of mayonnaise, seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. The addition of finely chopped pimentos and black olives introduces a slightly tangy and briny note, while the grated Asiago cheese brings a nutty and sharp richness to the salad. Cooking the pasta until just al dente ensures a tender yet firm bite that holds up well when chilled. The dressing is mixed with warm pasta first, allowing it to coat the noodles evenly before chilling thoroughly. Serving this salad cold makes it suitable for warm weather or buffet-style meals where a creamy pasta salad provides a satisfying complement to other dishes. The balance of creamy, salty, and savory elements make it versatile for both family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta bow tie) pasta
Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or more to taste, fresh cracked
- 4 ounces Pimentos drained and finely chopped, jarred
- 1/3 cup black olive finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Asiago cheese or more to taste, grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly. Let drain well then add to a mixing bowl. Toss the warm pasta with half of the mayonnaise, cover, and chill for an hour or so.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pasta and toss well. Chill thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 462IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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