Best Pasta Salad
This Best Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that shines at summer gatherings, potlucks, and family dinners. Combining fresh ingredients like turkey, mozzarella, and colorful vegetables, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser. It’s not only quick to prepare in just 20 minutes but also allows for make-ahead convenience—perfect for busy days. The flavors meld beautifully when left to sit overnight, making each bite even more delightful. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or a light main course, this salad is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Plus, it’s easily customizable based on seasonal ingredients or personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
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 bowl, toss the cooked fusilli pasta with mozzarella balls, turkey slices, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, and black olives.
- For the dressing, combine olive oil, minced garlic, red apple vinegar, parsley, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes in a jar. Shake well to mix.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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