Mediterranean noodle salad as a fresh summer recipe for warm days, barbecue evenings and light cuisine
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Mediterranean pasta salad

Short pasta is cooked with a bite and mixed lukewarmly with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and balsamic dressing. Do not deter the pasta cold; lukewarmly take on the dressing, rucola and basil are added only before serving. Artichokes or grilled peppers complement the salad, feta can replace mozzarella.

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Total time 30 min
Calories 430 kcal
Servings 6 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Prepare Mediterranean noodle salad properly

The noodles do not deter cold; lukewarmly they take on the dressing, Rucola and basil are added only before serving. Short pasta is cooked tender but firm and lukewarm mixed with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and balsamic dressing. Artichokes or grilled peppers complement the salad, feta can replace mozzarella.

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Recipe

Mediterranean pasta salad

Short pasta is cooked with a bite and mixed lukewarmly with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and balsamic dressing. Do not deter the pasta cold; lukewarmly take on the dressing, Rucola and basil are added only before serving.

Ingredients

6 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Cherry tomatoes: halve. Olives: stoned. Mozzarella: dice. Basil: chop.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Short pasta is boiled and lukewarmly mixed with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and balsamic dressing.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Do not deter the noodles coldly; lukewarmly they take on the dressing, Rucola and basil are added only before serving.

  4. 4

    Serving

    Season the noodle salad with balsamic and pepper after the seasoning. Add the rucola, mozzarella and basil only immediately before serving.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Mediterranean pasta salad

Important for Mediterranean noodle salad

Do not deter the noodles coldly; lukewarmly they take on the dressing, Rucola and basil are added only before serving.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Artichokes or grilled peppers complement the salad, feta can replace mozzarella.

Nutrition per serving

430kcal
58.0 gCarbohydrates
14.0 gProtein
16.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Mediterranean pasta salad

Weigh short pasta, prepare cherry tomatoes and prepare olives separately. Start the main cooking process for Mediterranean noodle salad only afterwards.

Do not deter the noodles coldly; lukewarmly they take on the dressing, Rucola and basil are added only before serving.

Mediterrane noodle salad covered cool. Important for the texture: Do not deter the pasta cold; lukewarmly they take on the dressing, Rucola and basil are added only before serving. Eat leftovers as possible the following day.

Artichokes or grilled peppers complement the salad, feta can replace mozzarella.

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