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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](/next/default-ingredient.de7daf67ae2b.png?d=96x96)
7 oz
Gemelli Pasta
or Fusilli Pasta
![Pancetta](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/3a663584-c41a-4716-b452-9887383d206f.jpeg?d=96x96)
1/2 cup
Pancetta
![Red Wine Vinegar](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/fd28f8c7-a939-4ebc-adf6-8902e51bb872.jpeg?d=96x96)
2 Tbsp
Red Wine Vinegar
![Fresh Oregano](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/5beab2f2-d570-4c44-9ad0-7e490587deab.jpeg?d=96x96)
1 Tbsp
Chopped Fresh Oregano
or 1/3 tsp of Dried Oregano
![Dijon Mustard](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/ccbf4411-4bdb-42d0-bdc8-f39536f6b043.jpeg?d=96x96)
2 tsp
Dijon Mustard
![Crushed Red Pepper Flakes](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/cde21900-6882-44fb-aa30-3bbbfb2031a8.jpeg?d=96x96)
as needed
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
![Fresh Baby Spinach](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/506c2956-0a9e-43b4-876d-8b0807f5705d.jpeg?d=96x96)
2 cups
Fresh Baby Spinach, lightly packed, roughly chopped
![Cherry Tomato](https://www.sidechef.com/ingredient/d7abbd37-437d-43d5-899d-98e27a300bfe.jpeg?d=96x96)
1 cup
Cherry Tomato, halved
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
235
Fat
15.8 g
Protein
8.2 g
Carbs
16.6 g