The New Italian Pasta Salad

The New Italian Pasta Salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.7 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the dressing

Nutritional Information

573
Calories
28.7g
Fat
52.4g
Carbohydrate
13.4g
Protein
10mg
Cholesterol
400mg
Sodium
The New Italian Pasta Salad

Recipe Description

The New Italian Pasta Salad is the new Italian kid on the block! An authentic salad combining all things Italian! Pasta, cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, black olives, chopped basil, garlic, arugula and Italian cheeses like mozzarella and Parmesan.

It’s just a heavenly medley, I almost want to break out into opera! Sing with joy, yourself, when you try this classic pasta salad. Pair it with a glass of Pinot red, Bella!

To make The New Italian Pasta Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for The New Italian Pasta Salad

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare dressing

    1 min
    Step 1 - The New Italian Pasta Salad

    In a small jar, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper together. Store it in the fridge, until you're ready to use it.

  2. 2

    Cook pasta

    15 min
    Step 2 - The New Italian Pasta SaladStep 2 - The New Italian Pasta Salad

    In a pot of. Boiling water, cook the pasta for between 9-15 minutes, according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  3. 3

    Prepare salad

    2 min
    Step 3 - The New Italian Pasta SaladStep 3 - The New Italian Pasta Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, black olives, chopped basil, garlic and arugula and toss well.

  4. 4

    Add cheese

    1 min
    Step 4 - The New Italian Pasta SaladStep 4 - The New Italian Pasta Salad

    Add the cheeses and carefully toss again, ensuring the cheese doesn’t crumble too much.

  5. 5

    Dress salad

    1 min
    Step 5 - The New Italian Pasta Salad

    Toss the salad in the prepared salad dressing, just before serving! (Dressing the salad before will wilt the vegetables.)

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - The New Italian Pasta Salad

    Serve immediately!

Try this New Italian Pasta Salad for your authentic Italian lunchtime salad. The prep work is simple and if the salad dressing is already premade, then you’re set to go in the mornings! Take it to work and share with your colleagues, snap us some office selfies and tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.7 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Sophie
December 20, 2024
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Delicious! I made this salad for our family picnic, and everyone loved it. The burst of flavours and simplicity made it a hit! I even sang a little Italian operatic tune while mixing it all together. Truly a joy!

Zachary Millstone
October 12, 2024
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I made this pasta salad for my wife’s birthday. It was so easy to whip up, and the flavors danced together! She loved it, especially with the Pinot. A hit at our little celebration!

Greg Johnson
June 17, 2024
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This salad is so fresh and tastey! My wife loved it.

Mike
October 15, 2023
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This New Italian Pasta Salad is a game changer! I whipped it up for my friends during game night and it got devoured in minutes. The combo of fresh ingredients, like those juicy cherry tomatoes and basil, made everyone feel like they were in Italy. A must-try for any occasion

Hannah
October 10, 2023
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OMG, The New Italian Pasta Salad is life! I made it for my anniversary dinner, and my hubby loved it! The mix of flavors took me back to our trip to Italy. So fresh and easy to whip up! Pair it with some Pinot, and you’re golden!

Katie Langston
October 4, 2023
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Amazing!

Giulia
October 3, 2023
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Questo è delizioso! I miei bambini adorano questa insalata di pasta. L'ho preparata per una festa di compleanno e tutti hanno fatto il bis! La combinazione di pomodorini e olive è fantastica e i formaggi italiani sono il tocco finale. Non vedo l'ora di rifarlo!

Isabella Green
August 3, 2023
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Wow! This pasta salad is simply amazing! We had a dinner party, and everyone literally devoured it! The flavors were like a beautiful Italian vacation on a plate. So simple to make! Definitely a new favorite for our family gatherings!

Daisy Miller
April 20, 2023
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I made The New Italian Pasta Salad for our family night, and it was a big hit! My kids loved the colors and flavors. I threw in some extra olives because we have a stash from our trip to Italy. Such a simple recipe yet so delicious. Will be making it again soon!

Jake
April 16, 2023
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Delicious!

Ursula
December 11, 2022
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Pasta was delicious

Paige Thompson
December 8, 2022
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So delicious, Italian!

Tina
October 20, 2020
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Simply delicious dish!

Elaine Thompson
June 23, 2019
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Wow, this New Italian Pasta Salad is simply superb! Made it for my hubby's birthday last night and he loved it. So easy & the flavors burst. Paired it with Pinot red. Can't wait to make it again!

Athina
June 14, 2019
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So delicious! Bravo!

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