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Mediterranean Pasta Salad
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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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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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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.
35MINS
Total Time
$1.01
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Gemelli Pasta
7 oz
Gemelli Pasta
or Fusilli Pasta
Pancetta
1/2 cup
Pancetta
Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
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
1/2 Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
Fresh Parsley
1/2 Tbsp
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic, minced
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Salt
1/4 tsp
Fresh Baby Spinach
2 cups
Fresh Baby Spinach, lightly packed, roughly chopped
Cherry Tomato
1 cup
Cherry Tomato, halved
Black Olives
1/2 cup
Red Onion
1/3 cup
Thinly Sliced Roughly Chopped Red Onion
Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup
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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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.
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step 1
Cook Gemelli Pasta (7 oz) 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 (1/2 cup) 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 (1/2 Tbsp), Fresh Parsley (1/2 Tbsp), 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 (2 cups), Cherry Tomato (1 cup), Black Olives (1/2 cup), Red Onion (1/3 cup), Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup), and dressing until combined. Adjust seasoning and serve.
step 4 Toss together pasta, pancetta, Fresh Baby Spinach (2 cups), Cherry Tomato (1 cup), Black Olives (1/2 cup), Red Onion (1/3 cup), Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup), and dressing until combined. Adjust seasoning and serve.
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Shellfish-Free
Pork
Mediterranean
Side Dish
Summer
Vegetables
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