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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fusilli (spirals) pasta
- Kosher salt
- Good olive oil
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes, medium-diced
- 3/4 cup good black olives, such as kalamata, pitted and diced
- 1 pound good feta cheese, medium-diced
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
For the dressing:
- 5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, diced
- 1 teaspoon capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, feta and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and parsley, and toss well.
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By cotati94
San Ramon, CA
on May 19, 2013
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Made this recipe with several modifications based on what I had on hand. To the dressing I added roasted bell pepper, less oil, some hot sauce and a bit of sugar. To the salad I added some coarsely chopped pepperoncini which work well with the olives and capers - also pickled. Because I wanted some crunch in the salad I added some cubed peeled and seeded cucumber. It's a great basic recipe that lends itself to many variations. Thanks again Ina for a useful and tasty recipe!
By EllenAnne_3892491
Columbia, MO
on May 17, 2013
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I, like many others, think this is an awesome recipe. I've never had a pasta salad this good or one that I have enjoyed more and I made it with a quinoa spiral pasta I purchased at the health food store. Can't wait to serve it to my hubby for dinner tonight. INA GARTEN IS THE BEST. Love, love, love her show and recipes.
By mjboylan07071973
Lisle, IL
on May 15, 2013
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This was the best pasta salad I've ever had! Really tasty and easy to make!passing this on to family and friends!
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