Italian Pasta Salad
- Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
Dressing6 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoon drained capers2 garlic clove, minced Salad12 oz. pound fusilli pasta (or pasta of your choice)12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved8 ounces fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, mini balls1- 14 oz can artichoke hearts, quartered1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces) 1 jar roasted red peppers1 cup halved pitted oil-cured black olives (kalamata)3 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto, slivered1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, torn½ cup+ roasted pine nuts
Preparation:
Blend first 5 ingredients in the processor. Set dressing aside.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add dressing to hot pasta; toss to coat.
Cool, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, peppers, olives and prosciutto; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Just before serving stir in basil and sprinkle with pine nuts.
(Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FRESHSTART543.
Blend first 5 ingredients in the processor. Set dressing aside.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add dressing to hot pasta; toss to coat.
Cool, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, peppers, olives and prosciutto; toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Just before serving stir in basil and sprinkle with pine nuts.
(Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FRESHSTART543.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 279.2
- Total Fat: 17.3 g
- Cholesterol: 18.4 mg
- Sodium: 807.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 21.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 10.5 g
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