PASTA SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GREEN OLIVADA

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Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Salad     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Picnic     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove, peeled
2 cups coarsely chopped pitted green olives (from about 6 ounces unpitted whole olives), divided
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound gemelli, fusilli, or rotelle pasta
2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
1 8-ounce package small (cherry-size) fresh mozzarella balls in water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Ingredient info: Fresh mozzarella balls packed in water are available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.

Steps:

  • With machine running, add garlic clove to processor through feed tube and process until finely chopped; turn off machine. Add 1 cup chopped olives, capers, red wine vinegar, anchovy paste, mustard, and crushed red pepper. Using 6 on/off turns, process to chop coarsely. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup olive oil, forming coarse puree. Transfer to bowl; stir in remaining 1 cup olives. Season olivada to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Olivada can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Transfer drained pasta to large bowl. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over pasta; toss to coat. Cool, stirring occasionally.
  • Add olivada, halved tomatoes, mozzarella, and oregano to pasta; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Albarkhan Albarkhan
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


mazhar pasha
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of tomatoes and green olives.


Md Jewel islam
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a summer party.


Rukhsana Afzaal
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Abdul Ghaffar Atshan Kurd
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ahmed Vai
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This pasta salad is so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a perfect summer dish.


Golola maurice
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out perfect. It was a great side dish for our grilled chicken.


Orgil Batzaya
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This pasta salad was easy to make and tasted great. I used a store-bought green olivada and it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kingdom knowledge
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good. The green olivada added a nice depth of flavor and the cherry tomatoes were a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Aragon Denförste
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the pop of color from the cherry tomatoes and the briny flavor of the green olivada. It's a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Kimberley Holloway
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The cherry tomatoes add a sweetness that balances out the salty green olivada. It's a great dish for a summer party.


Raymond Lee
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. The pasta salad turned out delicious and flavorful. I would definitely recommend it!


MOHAMMAD IMTEAZ
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a big success. The cherry tomatoes added a pop of sweetness and the green olivada gave it a nice savory flavor. Everyone loved it!


Chinyere Donald
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This pasta salad was a hit at my party! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the green olivada added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this again!


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