Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Serves: 3
Leila Emmerich
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Spice
51
Sweetness
59
Sourness
42
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Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Balsamic Vinegar3 tsps
Dijon Mustard3 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 cup
Basil (fresh, julienned)1 cup
Onion (diced)3 tbsps
Black Olive (halved)2 tsps
Oregano (chopped fresh)1.5 tbsps
Grated Romano CheeseDirections:
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
2
Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool
3
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl
4
Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper
5
Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl
6
Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper
7
Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss
8
Chill until ready to serve
9
Photograph by Kang Kim