Delicious Florentine Pasta Salad Recipe

This Florentine Pasta Salad is a perfect dish for a summer picnic or a potluck. It is packed with flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and parmesan cheese. This salad is easy to make and will surely impress your guests with its vibrant colors and tasty ingredients.

Ingredients

• 8 oz fusilli pasta
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, basil, and parmesan cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine until everything is evenly coated.
5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
6. Enjoy your delicious Florentine Pasta Salad!

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