Easy Pasta Salad with Barilla® Protein+® Stars Pasta
Easy Pasta Salad with Barilla® Protein+® Stars Pasta
1 hours total
- Cheese
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Pork/Sausage
- Protein+®
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This Easy Pasta Salad recipe made with Barilla Protein+® Stars Pasta is a colorful, flavorful dish, ideal for family meals or gatherings. Fresh veggies, salami, olives, and cheese make this pasta salad a crowd‑pleasing favorite.
Pasta Salad Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 5
For the Dressing:
| ½ | Cup extra virgin olive oil |
| ¼ | Cup red wine vinegar |
| 2 | Teaspoons dried Italian seasoning |
| ½ | Teaspoon granulated sugar |
| 1 | Clove garlic, minced |
| ½ | Teaspoon kosher salt |
| ¼ | Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
For the Pasta Salad:
| ¾ | Box Barilla® Protein+® Stars pasta |
| ½ | Medium red onion, finely chopped |
| 1 | Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
| 8 | Ounces of cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered |
| 1 | Small English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise |
| 4 | Ounces mini mozzarella balls (Perlini), drained, halved |
| 4 | Ounces salami slices, cut into ½-inch-widestrips |
| ½ | Cup pitted kalamata olives, halved |
| ¼ | Cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
For dressing: In a small bowl add olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic, salt and freshly pepper; whisk to combine. Add onion and stir to combine. Set aside while you prepare the rest of the salad.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
Step 3
Drain pasta and spread on a sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Step 4
In a large bowl add pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, salami, olives, and parsley.
Step 5
Add the dressing and toss until evenly combined.
Step 6
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.
Protein+® Stars Pasta
The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want
Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+® Stars pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.
- Shape Star
- Cook time 8-10 mins
- Pack size 14.5oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta