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Cold Linguine Pasta Salad

A change from your typical pasta salad, this Linguine Pasta Salad is loaded with veggies and made with an easy vinaigrette! This is the perfect side dish to enjoy any time of the year!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 419kcal
Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Linguine
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 can Black Olives 15 ounces
  • 3 mini Cucumbers or 1 medium
  • ½ Red Onion
  • ½ cup Fresh parsley chopped

For the Dressing

  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • ⅓ cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water. Bring the water to a full rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt (about 3 tablespoons) to the water. Cook the linguine according to package directions.
  • While the linguine cooks, mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set the dressing aside.
  • Wash all the vegetables. Cut the tomatoes and cucumbers into bite sized pieces. Add them to a large bowl. Chop the red onion and add it to the bowl. Slice the olives and add them to the bowl. Chop the parsley into small pieces and add it to the bowl.
  • When the linguine is done cooking (you want the pasta al dente), drain the linguine into a colander. Run cold water over the linguine to stop the linguine from cooking. Drain the linguine well and add the cooked pasta to the large bowl.
  • Add the dressing to the large bowl and mix the salad well. Season with more salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Let it hang! You can eat this salad immediately after making it, but it is best to let it refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld all the flavors together.
  • Add protein! Grilled chicken, shredded chicken, chicken sausage, cannellini beans, or chickpeas can all be added to make this a full meal instead of a side dish.
  • Add cheese! Chunked or shredded parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, pearls of fresh mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, can all be added to this salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg