Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients:
  • For the dressing:
  • 180ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Black pepper
  • For the salad:
  • 450g fusilli
  • 250g fresh Mozzarella, torn, or 250g bocconcini
  • 400g salami, roughly chopped
  • 400g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 15 black olives, sliced
  • 4 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 120g Feta, crumbled
  • u00bd tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
  • Black pepper
Method:

1       In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the dressing and whisk together very well. Set aside.

2       Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and cook the fusilli according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a little olive oil, then set aside to cool slightly.

3       In a bowl, toss the cooled pasta together with all of the remaining ingredients together. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat everything evenly.

4       Place in the fridge overnight before serving to allow the flavours to combine.

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