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

Short pasta is cooked al dente and mixed lukewarm with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and balsamic dressing. do not rinse the pasta under cold water; warm it up with the dressing, arugula and basil are added 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

Preparing Mediterranean noodle salad properly

Do not put off the pasta cold; warm it up with the dressing, arugula and basil are added before serving. Short pasta is cooked al dente and mixed lukewarm 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 al dente and mixed lukewarm with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and balsamic dressing. do not rinse the pasta under cold water; warm it up with the dressing, adding rocket and basil before serving.

Ingredients

6 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Short pasta is cooked firm to the bite and mixed lukewarm with tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and balsamic dressing.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Do not put the pasta off cold; warm it up with the dressing, add rocket and basil before serving.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Season the pasta salad with balsamic vinegar and pepper again after the brewing time. Fold in rocket, mozzarella and basil just before serving.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Mediterranean pasta salad

Important for Mediterranean noodle salad

Do not put the pasta off cold; warm it up with the dressing, add rocket and basil 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 and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Mediterranean pasta salad

Weigh the pasta, prepare the cherry tomatoes and the olives separately, then start the main cooking process for the Mediterranean pasta salad.

Do not put the pasta off cold; warm it up with the dressing, add rocket and basil before serving.

Covered Mediterranean pasta salad, cool. Important for the texture: do not rinse the pasta under cold water; warm it up with the dressing, arugula and basil are added before serving. Eat leftovers the next day if possible.

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

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