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Italian Pasta Salad with Garlic-Oregano Vinaigrette
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Italian Pasta Salad with Garlic-Oregano Vinaigrette
There’s no better time to bust out all your side dish recipes than summer, when there’s an outdoor party or potluck practically every weekend. But if you’re looking for some fresh ideas, stop sifting through your old recipe cards. You’ve hit pay dirt with this creative, family-friendly, and super-flavorful pasta salad.
Pasta salad is always welcome at a party, but if you want to give it an upgrade, go with chunky veggies, Pecorino cheese, and a generous amount of Italian vinaigrette to keep it from drying out. This version is sure to become a new favorite.
Makes
10 servings
Total Time
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Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD, COOK:
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE, WHISK:
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Instructions
For the salad, cook gemelli in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water, then drain again. Transfer pasta to a large bowl; add cucumbers, tomatoes, Pecorino, and onion.
For the vinaigrette, whisk together vinegar, oil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, and honey; toss with pasta.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 295
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 24%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 8mg 2%
Sodium 516mg 21%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 30g 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 8g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
