Tuscan Pasta Salad
Oh, Tuscan pasta salad, where have you been? I was getting just a bit tired of pasta salads and coleslaw then you came along and boom! Something totally different.
Servings 10
Calories 288kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the salad
- 16 ounces bow-tie pasta
- 7 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 6.5 ounce black olives drained, sliced
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- ¼ cup basil chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
For the dressing
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the salad
- Cook the pasta per package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add remaining salad ingredients and mix.
- Add the dressing and toss to coat.
For the dressing
- Whisk all ingredients together until combined. Note: I like to put the ingredients in a small jar or resealable container, seal, and shake to mix.
Notes
Stir again before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg