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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

17 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 35MINS

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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Go ahead and skip the mayo with this Mediterranean Pasta Salad that's bright and briny with a wonderful array of ingredients. The zesty dressing made with Dijon and fresh herbs is a burst of flavor that takes this salad to the next level. This pasta salad is great for picnics, potlucks, backyard BBQ parties, and your July long weekend.
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Go ahead and skip the mayo with this Mediterranean Pasta Salad that's bright and briny with a wonderful array of ingredients. The zesty dressing made with Dijon and fresh herbs is a burst of flavor that takes this salad to the next level. This pasta salad is great for picnics, potlucks, backyard BBQ parties, and your July long weekend.
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Compelled to Cook
Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
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35MINS

Total Time

$1.01

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
us / metric
Gemelli Pasta
200 g
Gemelli Pasta
or Fusilli Pasta
Pancetta
115 g
Pancetta
Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp
Red Wine Vinegar
Fresh Basil
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Basil
or 1/3 tsp of Dried Basil
Fresh Oregano
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Oregano
or 1/3 tsp of Dried Oregano
Dijon Mustard
1 tsp
Dijon Mustard
Fresh Parsley
2 tsp
Chopped Fresh Parsley
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic, minced
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Salt
1/4 tsp
Salt
Fresh Baby Spinach
60 g
Fresh Baby Spinach, lightly packed, roughly chopped
Cherry Tomato
150 g
Cherry Tomatoes, halved
Black Olives
65 g
Sliced Black Olives
Red Onion
55 g
Thinly Sliced Roughly Chopped Red Onions
Parmesan Cheese
30 g
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
235
Fat
15.8 g
Protein
8.2 g
Carbs
16.6 g
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Compelled to Cook
Hello, I'm Nicole! I aim to help you elevate your everyday meals with recipes that make the most of your casual family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and entertaining occasions.
https://www.compelledtocook.com

Author's Notes

Fresh herbs are lovely in this recipe, but if you need to use dry herbs use 1/3 of the amount stated for fresh herbs.

This salad is best served the day it is made. Leftovers will keep for 2 days covered in the refrigerator.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Cook Gemelli Pasta (200 g) according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is cool. Drain well and set aside.
step 2
Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook Pancetta (115 g) over medium heat until crispy and the fat has been rendered, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well on a paper towel-lined plate.
step 3
Whisk together Olive Oil (3 Tbsp), Red Wine Vinegar (2 Tbsp), Fresh Basil (1 Tbsp), Fresh Oregano (1 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (1 tsp), Fresh Parsley (2 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp), Garlic (1 clove), Salt (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).
step 4
Toss together pasta, pancetta, Fresh Baby Spinach (60 g), Cherry Tomatoes (150 g), Black Olives (65 g), Red Onions (55 g), Parmesan Cheese (30 g), and dressing until combined. Adjust seasoning and serve.
step 4 Toss together pasta, pancetta, Fresh Baby Spinach (60 g), Cherry Tomatoes (150 g), Black Olives (65 g), Red Onions (55 g), Parmesan Cheese (30 g), and dressing until combined. Adjust seasoning and serve.
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