TANGY BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD

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Categories     Olive     Pasta     No-Cook     Vegetarian

Yield GENEROUSLY SERVES 6.

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 OZ. SMALL PASTA SHELLS, COOKED AND DRAINED
1-1/2 CUPS CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE
1-1/2 CUPS ROASTED RED PEPPERS
1-1/2 CUPS OF ALMOND-STUFFED LARGE GREEN OLIVES ("ORO VERDE")
1 SMALL RED ONION, DICED
3/4 CUP DARK BALSAMIC VINEGAR
1/2 CUP OLIVE OIL
1 t. BASIL
1 t. OREGANO
1 GARLIC CLOVE, CRUSHED
1/2 t. FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

  • COOK AND DRAIN PASTA; RINSE UNDER COOL WATER FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES. SET ASIDE. IN A SMALL BOWL,COMBINE VINEGAR,OIL,BASIL,OREGANO,GARLICAND PEPPER; MIX VIGOROUSLY WITH A WIRE WHISK. DICE RED ONION. CHOP ROASTED RED PEPPERS INTO BITE SIZED PIECES. POUR DRESSING MIXTURE OVER PASTA AND TOSS THOUROUGHLY. STIR IN ONION, PEPPERS, FETA, AND OLIVES. CHILL SALAD FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE SERVING IN ORDER TO OBTAIN MAXIMUM FLAVOR!

Elahi Muhammad
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Yum! This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. I love the pop of flavor from the balsamic vinegar.


Williams Walter
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love that it's made with fresh vegetables and herbs.


Tye Mundt
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Easy and delicious! I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Fross Stewart
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The salad was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend adding some more herbs or spices to give it more flavor.


Tamang lalit
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Cooper Edward's
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Delicious! I made this for my family and they loved it. The tangy balsamic dressing was the perfect complement to the fresh vegetables and pasta.


Rachel Waters
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The dressing was a bit too salty for my taste, but the salad was still good. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Joshua Pius
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This pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or barbecue. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make. I love that it's made with fresh vegetables and herbs.


Ash Cruz
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Yum! This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. I love the pop of flavor from the balsamic vinegar.


Ashriel Windom (Osh)
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The salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less honey next time.


Teresa Menzies
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This pasta salad is a staple in my summer cooking repertoire. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love the combination of tangy balsamic vinegar, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.


Charlotte Lewis
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Easy and delicious! I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


chandra spurlock
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The dressing was a bit too oily for my taste, but the salad was still good. I would recommend using less olive oil next time.


Asamoah Victoria
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love that it's made with fresh vegetables and herbs.


Jionni Streams
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Delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the tangy dressing and the fresh vegetables.


Bessie Fuller
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The salad was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more herbs or spices to give it more flavor.


Sahar Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and the salad is so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Orlando Johnson jr
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Easy to make and very tasty! I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.


Anthony Dorsett
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The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste, but the salad was still delicious. I would recommend using less balsamic vinegar next time.


Ojitos Roxx
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This pasta salad was a hit at my summer barbecue! The tangy balsamic dressing was the perfect complement to the fresh vegetables and pasta. I will definitely be making this again.