Description

Amazing Olive Pasta Salad is loaded with Castelvetranos olives, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, and two cheeses! A summery pasta salad is perfectly flavorful with the best dressing!

Ingredients

Scale

16 ounces rotini
1 cup pitted sliced Castelvetranos olives
1 cup pitted sliced Kalamata olives
1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sun dried tomato oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Instructions

Step: Cook the rotini according to package directions. Drain into a colander, then rinse under cold water until the noodles are chilled.
Step: Add the rotini to a bowl along with the olives, sun dried tomatoes, and cheeses.
Step: For the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake for about 30 seconds until everything is well combined. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir well to coat.
Step: For best results, chill the pasta salad for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

Castelvetranos and Kalamata olives are recommended for the best flavor, but can be substituted with regular green and black olives. Any pasta shape works, though rotini is preferred. This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 378 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 303 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 26 mg

Keywords: olive pasta salad, summery side dish, Castelvetrano olives, Kalamata olives, Mediterranean style salad