Acini Di Pepe Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Acini Di Pepe Salad

• Acini Di Pepe Pasta
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Kosher Salt
• Grape Tomatoes
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 4 cups radicchio, thinly sliced
• Red Onion
• Basil Leaves
• 4 ounces feta cheese

How to Make Acini Di Pepe Salad

1. Bring a large pot of salted water (about 6 quarts) to a rolling boil. Add 1 pound of acini di pepe pasta.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 6-8 minutes, until al dente.
3. Drain the pasta and immediately rinse under cold water until completely cooled. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl.
6. Add 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 4 cups radicchio, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; and 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped.
7. Gently fold everything together until well combined.
8. Crumble 4 ounces feta cheese over the salad.
9. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!