Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes
This hearty pasta salad is full of bold flavor, vibrant colors, and cozy Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, sausage, and olives. It’s perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or meal prep, and it gets even better the next day.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Colander
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- zesty Italian salad dressing
- rotini or rotelle pasta cooked and drained
- yellow onion chopped
- celery thinly sliced
- cojack cheese cubed
- summer sausage cubed
- artichoke hearts quartered and drained
- pitted black olives drained
- sun-dried tomatoes julienned, drained and chopped
- sea salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes optional
- grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping, slicing, and draining as needed.
- Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, including pasta, vegetables, meats, and dressing.
- Gently mix until evenly combined.
- Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate overnight to let flavors blend.
- Before serving, stir the salad to refresh and taste for seasoning. Add salt, pepper, or a drizzle of olive oil if needed.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
To boost flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Fresh herbs like basil or chives also make a great finishing touch. Letting it chill overnight is key for flavor development.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg
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