Three Cheese Pasta Salad With Olives Food

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the cucumber, feta, parsley, olives and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

THREE PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

THREE-CHEESE PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Mix pasta, olives, bell pepper, all cheeses and basil in large bowl to combine. Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add sugar; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead; keep refrigerated.)

THREE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite.
• Drain.
• Rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Mix pasta, olives, bell pepper, all cheeses and basil in large bowl to combine.
• Pour vinegar into small bowl.
• Gradually whisk in oil.
• Add sugar; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.

PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Bring 1 gallon salted water to a rolling boil in a large stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and pasta, and cook until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, shaking vigorously, and immediately transfer to an oiled cookie sheet or clean countertop to cool. When cool, transfer to a bowl, and toss with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
• Mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl. Toss with pasta, adjust seasonings, and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, tomato paste, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Combine tomatoes, fennel, basil, onions, olives, and capers in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let tomato mixture stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, tossing occasionally.
• Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Add tomato mixture and toss to blend.

THREE-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, add the oil, vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, tomato, olives and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Stir mozzarella cheese. Serve at room temperature.

THREE-CHEESE AND OLIVE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling water until JUST firm-tender (don't overcook) drain well under cold water.
• Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and toss with a couple tablespoons with olive oil so that the pasta will not stick.
• Add in the olives, bell pepper, all of the cheeses and fresh basil (or dryed basil if using); toss to combine.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar and sugar; pour over the pasta and cheese in the bowl and toss to combine well.
• Season with salt and lots of black pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.

THE ULTIMATE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Toss chilled pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.