Italian Pasta Salad

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.

Italian Pasta Salad Step by Step

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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

  

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• 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

Keyword pasta salad

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