Best Olive Pasta Salad Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS AND GRILLED GREEN ONION-CRUSHED OLIVE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high.
• Toss the scallions in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the scallions until the bulbs are tender and the greens are well charred, 6 to 8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes. Set aside to cool. When the scallions are cooled, chop them finely.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Add the scallions and toss to coat.
• When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and add to the vinaigrette. Add the olives, tomatoes, red onion, provolone, dill, parsley and arugula. Toss to combine.

PASTA SALAD WITH SUMMER TOMATOES, BASIL AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes, the whole basil sprig and anchovies if using. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup oil. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. The tomatoes should be aggressively seasoned. Let tomatoes marinate for at least 1 hour and preferably 2 to 3.
• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just al dente, usually a minute less than the package instructions. Drain well. Add to bowl with tomatoes while still warm and toss well. Let pasta cool, soaking up the dressing. Let pasta sit at room temperature for at least another hour and up to 6 hours before serving. Or chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.
• Just before serving, gently fold in torn basil leaves. Top with more olive oil and cracked black pepper before serving.

PASTA PEARLS AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the acini di pepe in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• While the pasta cooks, melt the butter with the olive oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once the foam subsides, cook and stir the garlic and red pepper flakes in the butter mixture until the garlic is golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from heat and stir the olives in with the garlic mixture. Transfer to bowl with the pasta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

OLIVE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove saucepan from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large bowl, mix the olives, mayonnaise, celery seed, pepper, and salad seasoning. Toss in the eggs and macaroni. Cover, and chill at least 3 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

VERMICELLI OLIVE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook vermicelli according to package directions.
• Whisk together Accent seasoning, seasoned salt, oil and lemon juice.
• Toss with vermicelli in a large bowl.
• Refrigerate while chopping vegetables.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and parmesan cheese.
• Add vegetables and mayonnaise sauce to vermicelli and toss well to combine.
• Refrigerate overnight before serving.

TUNA PASTA SALAD WITH WARM BLACK OLIVE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 T. of the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the capers and olives and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Add the lemon juice, pepper, and the remaining oil.
• Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water, and top with the tuna and olive vinaigrette.
• Serve immediately .

BLEU CHEESE & OLIVE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water, until just past done. Drain, and run under running water to cool and stop the cooking process, drain well. Place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• 2. While the pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, add the mayo, lemon or lime juice, and whisk together, season with salt and pepper to taste, as desired. Whisk until smooth. Prep the olives, cheese, and spring onion.
• 3. Add the prepped items and dressing to the pasta and toss to mix well. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
• 4. Serve as a side dish with any meal. Enjoy.

OLIVE GARDEN PASTA SALAD SUPREMO

Steps:

• Combine all pasta salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix evenly and chill until ready to serve.
• Place a layer of spring mix lettuce greens on a chilled salad plate. Place a 1-cup portion of pasta salad in center of plate. Decorate plate with grape tomatoes. Garnish with basil leaves on top of salad. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

SEA BASS WITH POTATOES AND TOMATOES IN PARCHMENT WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH LEMON AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the fish on one half of a sheet of parchment paper large enough to wrap the entire fish. Season the fish inside and out with salt and pepper. Tuck the herbs inside of the fish. Spread the potatoes, onion and tomatoes over and around the fish. Drizzle with the 3 tablespoons olive oil and the 1/2 cup wine and season again with salt and pepper. Fold the other half of the paper over the fish, double fold the edges and crimp. Place the package on a baking sheet and place in the center of the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
• In a saute pan, sweat shallots and garlic. Add the remaining 1 cup of wine and clam broth. Reduce by half. Toss pasta with reduction. Remove the package from the oven and cut it open with scissors. Let sit a few minutes.
• Divide the pasta among 4 plates, then fillet the fish and divide it among the plates. Arrange several spoonfuls of the vegetables around the fish and ladle some of the juices over the fish and pasta. Drizzle with some of the cooking juices and extra virgin olive oil.
• Arugula Salad: Place arugula on a large platter. Squeeze lemon juice over and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Place slices of cheese on top.

HUMMUS, TOMATO AND OLIVE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again. Allow to cool. Place pasta in large bowl with tomato, zucchini, onion and olives.
• To make hummus dressing, combine hummus, yogurt, olive oil, garlic and lemon peel in a blender. Purree. Add salt and pepper taste and process again briefly.
• Pour dressing over the salad, add parsley, toss well to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours.

PROSCIUTTO AND OLIVE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil. Drain and rinse well with cold water; drain.
• In large bowl, stir together spinach, olives, prosciutto, oregano and oil. Add pasta and cheese; toss well.

OLIVE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Break pasta into fourths, cook as directed on package. Drain and in large bowl toss with olive oil. Mix all the vegetables into the pasta. Mix the mayonnaise with the lemon juice seasoned salt and Accent. Mix into pasta. This dish is even better on the second or third day.