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Erin's Pasta Salad

Erin's Pasta Salad

COOKING LABEL
Easy
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Serves
4-6 Servings
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Full Product Description
This is, hands down, the best pasta salad many of us have ever tasted. Don't try to substitute quinoa or couscous, it doesn't do it justice. This can be a main course, or great as a side with yogurt marinated chicken.
Ingredients
  • 1 garlic clove, quartered
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup Pasolivo Cucina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Pasta Ingredients:
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • 2/3 cup dried blueberries
  • 2/3 cup toasted pine nuts
Preparation
  1. Blend garlic and salt to taste in a food processor or blender, scraping down the sides occasionally. Add 1 cup parsley and mince. Blend with lemon juice, vinegar, curry, sugar, cumin and pepper. With machine or blender running, gradually add Pasolivo Kitchen Blend Olive Oil in a steady stream.
  2. PastaDirections:
  3. Cook pasta until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pour dressing over pasta. Add onions, olives, blueberries and pine nuts to pasta and toss. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
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