festive layered pasta salad pasta

Author of this recipe: Nathaniel Kolasa

Prepare this festive layered pasta salad and impress your guests at the next gathering. Made with penne pasta, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon dressing. Recipe makes enough to serve 6-8 people. #layeredpastasalad #festiverecipe #penne #cherrytomatoes #olives #feta #lemon

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Ingredients

• * Penne pasta
• * Cherry tomatoes
• * Feta cheese
• * Kalamata olives
• * Red onion
• * Artichoke hearts
• * Tuna
• * Black olives
• * Olive oil
• * Balsamic vinegar
• * Salt and pepper
• * Dried oregano
• * Fresh parsley
• * Red pepper flakes
• * Garlic cloves

Steps

2. How to Make a Festive Layered Pasta Salad
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5. If you're looking for a festive pasta salad recipe that will impress your guests, look no further than this layered version. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Here are the steps to make this delicious and impressive pasta salad:
7. Ingredients
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10. * 1 pound short pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
11. * 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12. * 1/2 cup sliced olives
13. * 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
14. * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
15. * 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
16. * 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
18. Dressing
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21. * 1/3 cup olive oil
22. * 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
23. * 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
24. * 1 tablespoon honey
25. * 1 garlic clove, minced
26. * Salt and pepper to taste
28. Instructions
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31. 1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it is al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
32. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, basil, and mint.
33. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
34. 4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.
35. 5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
36. 6. To serve, layer the salad in a clear glass dish or serving platter. Start with a layer of pasta, followed by a layer of vegetables and feta cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used up, ending with a sprinkle of chopped herbs on top.
37. 7. Serve chilled and enjoy!
39. Conclusion
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42. This festive layered pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to your next potluck or dinner party. With its colorful layers and delicious dressing, it's sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for more. So, grab some pasta and vegetables and get started on making this delicious salad today!

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