MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Olives and Capers image

Provided by Mary deMuth

Categories     Salad     Olive     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Summer     Bon Appétit     Texas

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups diced seeded plum tomatoes
2 cups chopped fresh fennel (about 1 medium bulb)
1 cup chopped fresh basil
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup drained capers
16 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, tomato paste, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Combine tomatoes, fennel, basil, onions, olives, and capers in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let tomato mixture stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
  • Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Add tomato mixture and toss to blend.

Jada Joseph
[email protected]

I'm so grateful to the creator of this recipe for sharing it with the world.


Taimoor Shahzad
[email protected]

This salad is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.


Raja sameer Khan
[email protected]

I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


L Bond
[email protected]

This is a great salad to serve at a party or potluck. It's always a hit!


Franko Jnr
[email protected]

The fresh herbs really brighten up the salad and give it a wonderful aroma.


Hummu Mohammed
[email protected]

The sun-dried tomatoes add a wonderful sweetness and tanginess to the salad.


umar bukenya
[email protected]

I love the way the olives and capers add a salty and briny flavor to the salad.


Yeisel Dominguez
[email protected]

This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! It's so delicious and flavorful.


Tina Hoyles
[email protected]

I'm definitely going to be making this salad again and again.


Anika karim
[email protected]

This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the addition of fresh herbs.


Nsovo Nyeleti Honwani
[email protected]

The combination of olives, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes is a winner.


Margaret Coffee
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful pasta salad.


usman sunny
[email protected]

I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


OPJACOB
[email protected]

This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.


Elena Vicente
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of pasta salads, but this one is an exception. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I especially love the salty olives and capers.


Vickie Mejia
[email protected]

This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's packed with healthy ingredients like olives, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes.


Cardg H
[email protected]

I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and textures. The salad is also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Sajidkhan Jani
[email protected]

This Mediterranean pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. The combination of olives, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes gives it a wonderful flavor. I also love the addition of fresh herbs, which really brighten up the dish.