Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

 12 oz Cavatappi, macaroni or bow tie pastacook to package directions, rinse in cold water when done
 1 (8.4 oz) pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
 1 (8 oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, no need to drain the oil
 1 cup chopped red onion
 1 yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
 2 cups baby spinach
 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil
 2 tbsp freshly chopped Italian parsley
 5 oz shaved parmesan cheese
Champagne Vinaigrette
  cup extra virgin olive oil
 ¼ cup Champagne vinegar
 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
 1 tsp dried oregano
 ½ tsp ground black pepper
 1 pinch granulated sugar
 salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Cook pasta to package directions. Drain and toss with cold water. Set aside.

2

Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.

3

Toss everything together in a very large serving bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Recipe: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

~ Marla Meridith

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