Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Go ahead and skip the mayo with this Mediterranean Pasta Salad that's bright and briny with a wonderful array of ingredients. The zesty dressing made with Dijon and fresh herbs is a burst of flavor that takes this salad to the next level. This pasta salad is great for picnics, potlucks, backyard BBQ parties, and your July long weekend.

Ingredients

7oz

Gemelli Pastaor Fusilli Pasta

1/2cup

Pancetta

3Tbsp

Olive Oil

2Tbsp

Red Wine Vinegar

1Tbsp

ChoppedFresh Basilor 1/3 tsp of Dried Basil

1Tbsp

ChoppedFresh Oreganoor 1/3 tsp of Dried Oregano

1tsp

Dijon Mustard

2tsp

ChoppedFresh Parsley

1clove

Garlic, minced

1/4tsp

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1/4tsp

Ground Black Pepper

1/4tsp

Salt

2cups

Fresh Baby Spinach, lightly packed, roughly chopped

1cup

Cherry Tomato, halved

1/2cup

SlicedBlack Olives

1/3cup

Thinly Sliced Roughly ChoppedRed Onion

1/3cup

Freshly GratedParmesan Cheese

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories

235

Fat

15.8 g

Protein

8.2 g

Carbs

16.6 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Cook Gemelli Pasta (7 oz) according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is cool. Drain well and set aside.

step 2

Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook Pancetta (1/2 cup) over medium heat until crispy and the fat has been rendered, about 5-7 minutes. Drain well on a paper towel-lined plate.

step 3

Whisk together Olive Oil (3 Tbsp), Red Wine Vinegar (2 Tbsp), Fresh Basil (1 Tbsp), Fresh Oregano (1 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (1 tsp), Fresh Parsley (2 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp), Garlic (1 clove), Salt (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp).

step 4

Toss together pasta, pancetta, Fresh Baby Spinach (2 cups), Cherry Tomato (1 cup), Black Olives (1/2 cup), Red Onion (1/3 cup), Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup), and dressing until combined. Adjust seasoning and serve.