Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
This Italian pasta salad is one of my favorite easy pasta salad recipes. Serve it at barbecues, picnics, or any meal where you just want a delicious cold salad.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
- 7 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 6 green onions
- 1/2 pound black olives, cut in half
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts
- 1 sweet red pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 pound pasta, any shape
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook until al dente and drain.
- Make the dressing by shaking together in a jar the lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic and red wine vinegars.
- Chop the green onions and place them in a large serving bowl. Add the olives. Drain the artichoke hearts, cut them into quarters and add them. Slice the red pepper very thinly. Add the pepper slices to the bowl. Add the cooked, drained pasta. Pour the dressing over all and mix well. Add the tomatoes and mix lightly again. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 927mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1013IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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