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Sicilian Pasta Salad with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes

Sicilian Pasta Salad with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes prepared dish

This sicilian pasta salad features a vibrant mix of cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh basil, all tossed with al dente pasta. It's a refreshing dish perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a hearty side. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite!

This recipe is italian style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 10 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include pasta, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
  • Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 300 g pasta (cooked and cooled)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 50 g red onion (finely chopped)
  • 100 g black olives (sliced)
  • 30 g fresh basil (chopped)
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh basil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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