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Pasta Salad

Course Side Dish
Total Time 14 minutes
Author thedishnextdoor
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 6 oz spiral pasta
  • 1 Tbl. Olive oil
  • 1 cup Broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup Grape Tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 2.25 oz. can Sliced black olives
  • 1 Shallot, diced
  • 1 cup Salami, diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbl. Fresh or dried basil
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • 2 Tbl. Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbl. Red wine vinegar
  • Salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉
  • Cook the pasta according to the directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a mixing bowl, toss the olive oil with the broccoli, yellow bell pepper, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt + pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly crispy. Let cool.
  • In the mixing bowl, mix the broccoli and bell pepper together with the pasta, tomatoes, olives, shallots, salami, basil, and oregano.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and sugar until well combined. Pour over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt + pepper if needed.