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Pasta Salad with Olives and Mozzarella

Recipes > Pasta> Pasta Salad with Olives and Mozzarella

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons salt
1 pound pasta, small tubes or shells
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup cubed Mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup black olives
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 large red onion, diced
3 pickling cucumbers or kirbies, peeled and diced
2 bunches fresh oregano, leaves only, chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
3 dashes hot sauce

Preparation

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Bring 1 gallon salted water to a rolling boil in a large stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, and pasta, and cook until al dente, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, shaking vigorously, and immediately transfer to an oiled cookie sheet or clean countertop to cool. When cool, transfer to a bowl, and toss with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
Mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl. Toss with pasta, adjust seasonings, and serve.