Description
This Best Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together an array of fresh ingredients, making it the perfect companion for summer gatherings. Whether you’re heading to a picnic, hosting a barbecue, or simply looking for a quick and easy dinner option, this salad is sure to impress. The delightful combination of turkey, mozzarella, and crisp vegetables creates a burst of flavor in every bite. Plus, it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully overnight for an enhanced taste experience. Enjoy this healthy and satisfying dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked fusilli pasta
- 8 oz mozzarella balls, halved
- 4 oz turkey slices, quartered
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked fusilli pasta with the halved mozzarella balls, quartered turkey slices, coarsely chopped artichokes, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced olives.
- For the dressing, mix the extra-virgin olive oil, chopped garlic, red apple vinegar, parsley, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes in a jar. Seal and shake well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg