Zesty pasta salad
Zesty pasta salad

Hello everybody, it is John, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, zesty pasta salad. One of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain. This fresh, flavorful, zesty Italian pasta salad is loaded with all the favorites - mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, salami, and of course, pasta! It is easy to make and oh so tasty. This zingy pasta salad is perfect for those warm summer days.

Zesty pasta salad is one of the most well liked of current trending meals on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Zesty pasta salad is something that I’ve loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

To begin with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have zesty pasta salad using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Zesty pasta salad:
  1. Get 1 packet penne pasta
  2. Prepare 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  3. Take 1 bunch watercress
  4. Make ready 1/4 cup spring onions (chopped)
  5. Take 1/2 cup vintage cheddar (grated)
  6. Get 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  7. Take 1/2 cup parsley
  8. Get 1 lime
  9. Prepare 2 cloves garlic
  10. Make ready 1 chilli
  11. Take 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  12. Get 1 teaspoon rock salt

It makes great leftovers, too, because the flavors will blend even more fully, so be sure to make extra so you have some for later! Turn this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad into a main dish by adding slices of pepperoni and salami. Remember, don't overcook the pasta or the end result will be mushy. If you don't like olives but still want a savory-sour pop of flavor, use mild banana pepper rings instead.

Instructions to make Zesty pasta salad:
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until soft, drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl combine the cooled pasta with the halved cherry tomatoes, vintage cheddar and watercress (pulled apart or chopped). Stir thorughly.
  3. In a food processor add your sun-dried tomatoes, the juice of one lime, one whole chilli, tablespoon of pepper, teaspoon of rock salt, coarsely chopped parsley and a dash of olive oil. Combine until it is of a smooth(almost creamy) consistency.
  4. If you're having trouble blending the dressing, add a tablespoon of water to aid in combining the ingredients.
  5. Once dressing is blended and to taste, pour over your pasta and stir through, ensuring all pasta is covered.
  6. Garnish with fresh watercress leaves and two wedges of lime.

Remember, don't overcook the pasta or the end result will be mushy. If you don't like olives but still want a savory-sour pop of flavor, use mild banana pepper rings instead. Use small, crunchy cucumbers if you can. This version is based on my favorite local Italian chopped salad, which is filled with genoa salami, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, olives, lots of dried oregano, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette. This easy-to-make, chilled pasta salad is great for make-ahead lunches, picnics or a simple side dish at your next backyard bash!

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