If you’re looking for a fabulous pasta salad recipe to serve this Memorial Day….look no further. My recipe combines pasta with all of the classic antipasto ingredients in one delicious dish. It’s super easy to throw together, you just need 20 minutes and a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
I’ve used campanelle pasta by Barilla for this salad. This pasta shape is one of my favorites because it’s unique and makes a fabulous presentation. They pasta are shaped like little bell flowers which makes them great for holding sauce or dressing and they’re just so darn cute!
Beemster Aged Gouda is the star of this pasta salad. Aged gouda has a rich, nutty, buttery flavor -it’s pleasantly sharp and sweet at the same time with a wonderful gritty texture. I’ve kept this version meatless, to let the Aged Gouda shine through, but if you want a heartier version you can add cut-up ham, salami and/or prosciutto. This recipe really is perfect for customizing, so feel to swap in your favorite ingredients.
Since you can made this pasta salad recipe up to a day ahead of time, it’s a perfect addition to your Memorial Day menu.
- 8 ounces campanelle or bow tie pasta , cooked and drained
- 1 jar roasted red pepper , drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives , halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups cubed Beemster Aged Gouda
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
- salt and pepper to taste
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Combine pasta, red peppers, artichoke hears, and olives.
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Combine olive oil and vinegar and toss with pasta mixture.
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Stir in Beemster and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
