Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Best Pasta Salad, a delightful Italian-inspired dish perfect for summer gatherings. This easy-to-make salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with fresh ingredients that meld beautifully over time. With its colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, artichokes, olives, and tender turkey slices, it’s an ideal side for potlucks or barbecues. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing taste that impresses at any occasion. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ideal for busy hosts looking to enjoy time with guests.
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 fresh parsley, chopped
- Italian seasoning
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked fusilli pasta, mozzarella balls, turkey slices, artichokes, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
- In a jar with a lid, mix olive oil, garlic, vinegar, parsley, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Shake well.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until all ingredients are coated.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg