Classic Pasta Salad
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Classic Pasta Salad
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This Classic Pasta Salad is so delicious and equally gorgeous in presentation. Be sure to use top-notch dressing! If not serving right away, simply add a little more dressing just before serving, and toss gently. This salad is best when served within a few hours (at the most) of preparing. And at room temperature.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Italian dressing or good-quaity store-bought
- 12 oz pasta tri-color rotini, or fusilli, bow tie, or elbow
- ½ cup artichoke hearts, in oil drained, or more, if desired
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and roughly chopped, use more, if desired
- ½ cup black olives sliced and drained, use more, if desired
- ¼ cup fresh basil roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Italian dressing and chill for at least one hour.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of liberally salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Usually 9 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water until no longer hot. Transfer to large bowl.
- Add the artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, basil, salt, pepper and dressing.
- Gently stir until the pasta is fully coated and all ingredients are evenly distributed. Taste and add more salt and/or dressing, if desired.
- Serve at once, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. If not serving immediately, add several tablespoons of dressing just before serving, and stir.
Notes
- We strongly suggest using the homemade Italian dressing for this salad. It really puts it over the top. However, a quality bottled version will work, too.
- Small to medium bite-sized pasta works well. Rotini or fusilli are our favorites. Tri-color is tasty and very beautiful.
- This pasta salad is easily adapted to tastes. Other great additions are cubed mozzarella, Italian cured meats, and pepperoncini peppers.
- The is best served fresh, but you can make up to a day in advance. Just add more of the dressing and toss before serving. We find that it's still perfect after sitting in the fridge for up to 4 hours before serving. Setting the salad out an hour before serving helps the flavor and texture, too.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
443mg
(18%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
161IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 161IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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