Name: Easy Pasta Salad with Barilla® Protein+® Stars Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: For the Dressing:; ½ Cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ Cup red wine vinegar; 2 Teaspoons dried Italian seasoning; ½ Teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 Clove Garlic, Minced; ½ Teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; For the Pasta Salad:; ¾ Box Barilla® Protein+® Stars pasta; ½ Medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 8 Ounces of cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered; 1 Small English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise; 4 Ounces mini mozzarella balls (Perlini), drained, halved; 4 Ounces salami slices, cut into ½-inch-widestrips; ½ Cup pitted kalamata olives, halved; ¼ Cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Easy Pasta Salad with Barilla^® Protein+^® Stars Pasta

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This Easy Pasta Salad recipe made with Barilla Protein+^® Stars Pasta is a colorful, flavorful dish, ideal for family meals or gatherings. Fresh veggies, salami, olives, and cheese make this pasta salad a crowd‑pleasing favorite.

Pasta Salad Recipes

Ingredients

5 servings

For the Dressing:

½Cup extra virgin olive oil

¼Cup red wine vinegar

2Teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

½Teaspoon granulated sugar

1Clove Garlic, Minced

½Teaspoon kosher salt

¼Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Pasta Salad:

¾Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Stars pasta

½Medium red onion, finely chopped

1Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

8Ounces of cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

1Small English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise

4Ounces mini mozzarella balls (Perlini), drained, halved

4Ounces salami slices, cut into ½-inch-widestrips

½Cup pitted kalamata olives, halved

¼Cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

For dressing: In a small bowl add olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic, salt and freshly pepper; whisk to combine. Add onion and stir to combine. Set aside while you prepare the rest of the salad.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.

Step 3

Drain pasta and spread on a sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

In a large bowl add pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, salami, olives, and parsley.

Step 5

Add the dressing and toss until evenly combined.

Step 6

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.

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Protein+^® Stars Pasta

The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+^® Stars pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Star

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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