PASTA SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GREEN OLIVADA

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Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Salad     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Picnic     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove, peeled
2 cups coarsely chopped pitted green olives (from about 6 ounces unpitted whole olives), divided
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound gemelli, fusilli, or rotelle pasta
2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
1 8-ounce package small (cherry-size) fresh mozzarella balls in water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Ingredient info: Fresh mozzarella balls packed in water are available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.

Steps:

  • With machine running, add garlic clove to processor through feed tube and process until finely chopped; turn off machine. Add 1 cup chopped olives, capers, red wine vinegar, anchovy paste, mustard, and crushed red pepper. Using 6 on/off turns, process to chop coarsely. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup olive oil, forming coarse puree. Transfer to bowl; stir in remaining 1 cup olives. Season olivada to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Olivada can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Transfer drained pasta to large bowl. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over pasta; toss to coat. Cool, stirring occasionally.
  • Add olivada, halved tomatoes, mozzarella, and oregano to pasta; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Aniah Joseph
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This salad is a must-try!


Kya Ray
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I love this salad! It's so unique and delicious.


tahseen rashid
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's so delicious.


Shakeel Syed
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sahin islam Nirob
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This salad is so refreshing and light.


Akinpelu Arinola
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad.


just Gontse
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Ben Cooper
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I've never had a pasta salad like this before. It's so good!


Abdulwahab fadhilat Damilola
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This salad is a must-try! It's so unique and delicious.


JustPowerful Media
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


gul andaz
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's so delicious.


Jan G
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I made this salad for a party, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


BlueBerry
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mansoor Tareen
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I love the combination of cherry tomatoes and green olives in this salad. It's so unique and flavorful.


Puspha Raj
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Kaylan Klan
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Behailu Molla
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This pasta salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.