Sicilian Cold Pasta Salad Recipe

Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Sicily with this vibrant cold pasta salad! Perfect as a refreshing side dish for any barbecue, picnic, or summer meal. This easy recipe, inspired by mealtime.org, bursts with Mediterranean flavors and comes together in minutes. Get ready for a taste of Italy!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 369.3 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sicilian Cold Pasta Salad

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How to Make Sicilian Cold Pasta Salad

  1. Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (halved), and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
  4. Gently fold in the cooled pasta.
  5. Top with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves (optional).
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

4g

Carbs

22g