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    Published: Jul 23, 2018 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Italian Pasta Salad

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    An Italian Pasta Salad makes a delicious addition to any meal. What makes this one special? It has artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes and is hearty enough to be a complete meal!

    If you have been around for awhile, you know that I love meals that help keep my kitchen cool during the hot summer months. This Italian Pasta Salad recipe does just that!

    The secret? Make it the night before and when dinner time comes, it is cool and refreshing!

    So, if you are looking for an easy summer meal or anytime pasta salad, this recipe is for you! It is definitely a hit with my family and is a quick crowd pleaser if you are entertaining.

    And, if you are looking for other cool and refreshing salad recipes, be sure to check out:

    •  Zesty Simple Pasta Salad Recipe
    • Black Eyed Pea Salad
    • Easy Quinoa Salad
    • Tuna and Pea Salad
    • Feta Salad with Toasted Pecans and Raisins

    Italian Pasta Salad Video

    Watch and see for yourself how easy this pasta salad is to whip together.

    This is the carved wooden salad bowl you see in the video and it is a great way to serve salads and other sides.

    Tips for Making Italian Pasta Salad

    • Store-bought Italian dressing can be used in place of the homemade for added ease.
    • Black olives can be substituted in place of the green olives.

    Vertical image of Italian Pasta Salad shown in a wooden bowl ready to serve both closeup and overhead

    Italian Pasta Salad Step by Step

    • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and place in bowl. Photo 1
    • In a large bowl, mix tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, cheese and basil. Photo 2 - 4
    • Combine together the vinegar, salt and olive oil. Mix well and add to pasta.
    • Chill before serving. If desired, garnish with additional mozzarella cheese and basil. Photo 5-6

    A step by step photo tutorial to making Italian Pasta Salad

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    Italian Pasta Salad shown in a wooden bowl ready to serve

    Italian Pasta Salad

    Dina-Marie

    Cool and refreshing, this pasta salad is hearty enough for a main course.

    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hr
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs

    Course Salad
    Cuisine Italian

    Servings 6
    Calories 645 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 1 lb pasta tri-colored fusilli or rotini work well
    • 1 cups sun-dried tomatoes
    • 1 bunch basil, fresh
    • 1 cups green olives halved
    • 14 oz artichoke heart quarters drained
    • 1 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cups olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cups mozzarella cheese opt. for garnish

    Instructions

     

    • Cook pasta according to package directions - Drain, rinse with cold water and place in a large bowl.
    • Add to pasta bowl, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, cheese and basil.
    • Combine together the vinegar, salt and olive oil. Mix well and add to pasta.
    • Chill before serving. Garnish with additional cheese and basil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 18gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 1556mgPotassium: 838mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1235IUVitamin C: 21.1mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 3.6mg

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    A close-up and overhead view of Italian Pasta Salad in a wooden bowl

     

     

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    1. Tina Rigdon says

      December 08, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is awesome! I use to only put Italian dressing and cheese in mine, but this recipe is creative and delicious!!!!!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        December 09, 2018 at 8:36 am

        Tina, so glad you enjoyed it - homemade is so good, isn't it?

        Reply
    2. Hanna says

      December 08, 2018 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      great recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        December 09, 2018 at 8:35 am

        Hanna, thanks!

        Reply

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