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17 INGREDIENTS 4 STEPS 35min

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.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe | SideChef
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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35min
Total Time
$1.01
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
6
US / METRIC
7 oz
Gemelli Pasta
or Fusilli Pasta
1/2 cup
Pancetta
2 Tbsp
Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp
or 1/3 tsp of Dried Basil
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Oregano
or 1/3 tsp of Dried Oregano
1/2 Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
1/2 Tbsp
1 clove
Garlic , minced
1/4 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp
2 cups
Fresh Baby Spinach , lightly packed, roughly chopped
1 cup
Cherry Tomatoes , halved
1/2 cup
1/3 cup
Thinly Sliced Roughly Chopped Red Onions
1/3 cup
Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
235
FAT
15.8 g
PROTEIN
8.2 g
CARBS
16.6 g

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 (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 Tomatoes (1 cup) , Black Olives (1/2 cup) , Red Onions (1/3 cup) , Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup) , and dressing until combined. Adjust seasoning and serve.

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
235
% Daily Value*
Fat
15.8 g
20%
Saturated Fat
4.3 g
22%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
--
Cholesterol
11.9 mg
4%
Carbohydrates
16.6 g
6%
Fiber
1.9 g
7%
Sugars
2.0 g
--
Protein
8.2 g
16%
Sodium
463.1 mg
20%
Vitamin D
0.0 µg
0%
Calcium
99.8 mg
8%
Iron
1.9 mg
11%
Potassium
8461.1 mg
180%
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