Olive Tapenade Pasta Salad is a delicious and versatile classic Mediterranean salad. The olive sauce adds a salty, spicy, and slightly meaty flavor to the pasta. The combination of black and green olives provides a wonderful combination of textures and flavors. Pasta salad is a great side dish or light main dish. It’s a quick and easy preparation with contrasting textures and hints of delicious finish.
Olive Tapenade Pasta Salad
Olive Tapenade Pasta Salad is a dish that can be easily tailored to suit individual tastes and dietary needs Combining the rich taste of olive tapenade with the satisfying texture of pasta, this salad is a quick weeknight salad, a protein-rich meal prep, or a cheerful addition to picnics and enjoyment.
Ingredients
For The Dressing
For The Olive Tapenade
For serving
Instructions
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Begin by cooking the pasta according to the instructions on the package. For taste, add a small amount of salt to the boiling water. Once cooked, drain the pasta and mix in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Set it aside to cool.
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In a pot of boiling water, add the broccoli florets and green beans. Cook for about 2 minutes, then drain and rinse them under cold water to cool them down.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber cubes, sliced olives, and chopped basil leaves.
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Add the cooled pasta, broccoli, and green beans to the bowl with the other ingredients.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to create the dressing.
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After adding the dressing to the pasta salad, mix everything until well covered.
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Now, onto the olive tapenade. In a blender or food processor, combine the olives, capers, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Blend until you achieve a smooth and spreadable consistency.
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Cut your bread into slices and toast them using a bit of vegetable oil.
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To serve, arrange the pasta salad on a plate, alongside the toasted bread. Place a dollop of the olive tapenade on the side.
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Delightful pasta salad with a flavorful olive tapenade. Enjoy your meal.
Servings: 8 ServingCalories:366kcalTotal Fat:14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol:28mgSodium:302mgPotassium:158mgTotal Carbohydrate:42gDietary Fiber: 1gSugars: 2gProtein:16gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 1mg
Note
- Roasted vegetables: roasted vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, and red onion add a smoky and savory flavor to the salad.
- Artichoke hearts: marinated or canned artichoke hearts add a tangy and savory flavor to the salad.
- Asparagus: blanched or grilled asparagus spears add a tender and savory flavor to the dish.
- Corn: fresh or frozen corn kernels add a sweet and crunchy texture to the salad.
- Radishes: thinly sliced radishes add a spicy and crunchy texture to the salad.
- Bell peppers: sliced or diced bell peppers add a sweet and crunchy texture to the salad.
