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Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette by Tarla Dalal

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Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Cultural Context

Pasta salad is a staple of Italian cuisine, often served as a side dish or light meal during warm weather. It showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a popular choice for picnics and gatherings. The basil vinaigrette adds a fragrant touch, elevating the dish with a burst of freshness. Today, pasta salad is enjoyed globally, with countless variations incorporating local ingredients and flavors.

ItalianITside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz fusilli pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup blanched peeled chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup black olives
1 cup cheese cubes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Make the basil vinaigrette by mixing olive oil, basil, chopped garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

2

Cook fusilli pasta until done; you can use any shape of pasta you like.

3

Add blanched peeled chopped tomatoes, walnuts, olives, and the prepared basil vinaigrette to the pasta.

4

Toss the salad well to combine all ingredients.

5

Add cheese cubes and mix lightly.

6

Serve the pasta salad chilled.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchoppingwhisking

Equipment Needed

large potcolandercutting boardknifelarge mixing bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Pasta SaladBasil Pasta Salad
Local Name: Insalata di Pasta con Vinaigrette al Basilico

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