Ingredients for Three Cheese Pasta Salad
- Medium Pasta Shells
- Oil Cured Olives
- Red Bell Pepper
- Feta Cheese
- Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
- Gouda Cheese
- Fresh Basil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
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How to Make Three Cheese Pasta Salad
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of pasta (your favorite shape!) and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and drain thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, 1 cup Kalamata olives (halved), 1 medium bell pepper (any color, chopped), 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped).
- Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly. Even better if you chill it overnight!
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
35g
Carbs
7g
