Description

This Simple Italian Pasta Salad is made with tender pasta, olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and a homemade balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing.

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Ingredients

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2 cups small dry pasta (about 8 ounces)
1 cup halved Kalamata olives
1 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil and/or parsley (I like a combination of the two)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until it is cooked al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Add the pasta to a medium mixing bowl. Add the olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, onion, and fresh herbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Add the dressing to the pasta.
Stir everything together until it is all well-coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve right away.

Notes

This is delicious with the addition of chickpeas or white beans, pepperoni or salami, and/or some feta cheese to push this from a side to a main dish.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Category: Side
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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