THREE-CHEESE PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES

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Provided by Barbara Dod Whittle

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Herb     Olive     Pasta     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Graduation     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit     Virginia

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces medium-size pasta shells (about 2 3/4 cups)
1 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup diced sharp white cheddar cheese ( about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Gouda cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup basil vinegar or red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
Pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • Mix pasta, olives, bell pepper, all cheeses and basil in large bowl to combine. Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add sugar; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead; keep refrigerated.)

Arlo Kilcoyne
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before a party and it was even better the next day.


Isaiah Laboy
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The pasta was a bit overcooked, but the flavor was still good.


Khan ubaidullah
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I'm not a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but I loved this pasta salad! The dressing is creamy and flavorful, and the cheeses are perfectly melted.


Vukosi Baloyi
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Great recipe! Easy to follow and the end result was delicious.


Quentin Ingham
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of cheeses and olives. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or potluck.


Mudassar Mughal
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The dressing was a bit too tangy for me, but overall a good recipe.


Jihad Hossain
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Very good! I used a different type of cheese and it turned out great. My family loved it.


Azhan Amir
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jamal Kushtia
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A bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise a great recipe.


Lns Funeral Services
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. The olives and sun-dried tomatoes added a nice touch.


Sahil Afghan
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Loved the subtle flavors of cheese and dressing. Came together very quickly.


joseph zilker
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This pasta salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the combination of cheeses. I will definitely be making this again.