Salad
Herbed Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
A mayo-free bow-tie pasta salad with mozzarella, salami, and vegetables, tossed in a homemade Basil essential oil vinaigrette. Great for a potluck or picnic.
Ingredients
- 1 (450 g) pkg. bow-tie pasta
- 480 ml grape tomatoes, quartered
- 200 g fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 medium sweet yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 120 ml pickled banana pepper rings
- 1 (60 g) black olive slices
- 8 slices salami, chopped
- 120 ml fresh basil, thinly shredded
- 180 ml olive oil
- 180 ml red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Instructions
1
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
2
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients leaving dressing until last.
3
Mix dressing ingredients in a blender until emulsified.
4
Toss dressing with pasta until coated. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to allow flavors to mingle.
5
Serve in a large bowl and enjoy!
