Zesty pasta salad
Zesty pasta salad

Hey everyone, it is me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, zesty pasta salad. One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain. This fresh, flavorful, zesty Italian pasta salad is loaded with all the favorites - mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, salami, and of course, pasta! It is easy to make and oh so tasty. This zingy pasta salad is perfect for those warm summer days.

Zesty pasta salad is one of the most favored of current trending foods on earth. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions daily. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Zesty pasta salad is something that I’ve loved my whole life.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have zesty pasta salad using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Zesty pasta salad:
  1. Make ready 1 packet penne pasta
  2. Prepare 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  3. Get 1 bunch watercress
  4. Make ready 1/4 cup spring onions (chopped)
  5. Get 1/2 cup vintage cheddar (grated)
  6. Get 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  7. Take 1/2 cup parsley
  8. Get 1 lime
  9. Take 2 cloves garlic
  10. Take 1 chilli
  11. Make ready 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  12. Take 1 teaspoon rock salt

It makes great leftovers, too, because the flavors will blend even more fully, so be sure to make extra so you have some for later! Turn this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad into a main dish by adding slices of pepperoni and salami. Remember, don't overcook the pasta or the end result will be mushy. If you don't like olives but still want a savory-sour pop of flavor, use mild banana pepper rings instead.

Steps to make Zesty pasta salad:
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until soft, drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl combine the cooled pasta with the halved cherry tomatoes, vintage cheddar and watercress (pulled apart or chopped). Stir thorughly.
  3. In a food processor add your sun-dried tomatoes, the juice of one lime, one whole chilli, tablespoon of pepper, teaspoon of rock salt, coarsely chopped parsley and a dash of olive oil. Combine until it is of a smooth(almost creamy) consistency.
  4. If you're having trouble blending the dressing, add a tablespoon of water to aid in combining the ingredients.
  5. Once dressing is blended and to taste, pour over your pasta and stir through, ensuring all pasta is covered.
  6. Garnish with fresh watercress leaves and two wedges of lime.

Remember, don't overcook the pasta or the end result will be mushy. If you don't like olives but still want a savory-sour pop of flavor, use mild banana pepper rings instead. Use small, crunchy cucumbers if you can. This version is based on my favorite local Italian chopped salad, which is filled with genoa salami, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, olives, lots of dried oregano, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette. This easy-to-make, chilled pasta salad is great for make-ahead lunches, picnics or a simple side dish at your next backyard bash!

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