Pasta herb salad is the perfect go-to dish for any summer outdoor picnic, potluck, or get together! And, it is an easy and inexpensive dish to make! This tasty pasta herb salad is sure to be a big hit at your next garden party!
Pasta Herb Salad Recipe
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 (16oz) package bow-tie pasta
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
- 7 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 medium sweet yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped (if desired)
- 1/2 cup of pickled banana pepper rings
- 1 (2 1/4 oz.) black olive slices
- 8 slices salami, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly shredded
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup tangy red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 drops Basil essential oil
Directions:
Step 1. Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water.
Step 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, leaving dressing until last.
Step 3. Mix the dressing ingredients separately in a blender until emulsified.
Step 4. Toss the dressing with pasta until it’s well coated.
Step 5. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to allow flavors to merge.
Serves 18.
Pasta Herb Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (16oz) package bow-tie pasta
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
- 7 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 medium sweet yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped (if desired)
- 1/2 cup of pickled banana pepper rings
- 1 (2 1/4 oz.) black olive slices
- 8 slices salami, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly shredded
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, leaving dressing until last.
- Mix the dressing ingredients separately in a blender until emulsified.
- Toss the dressing with pasta until it's well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for one hour to allow flavors to merge.
