Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Capers
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Capers! Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like sweet roasted red peppers, tangy capers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley, this dish strikes the perfect balance between freshness and zest. Tossed in a simple yet robust dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic, every bite is infused with bold flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe makes an ideal lunch, side dish, or light dinner. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and for an extra touch, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a picnic, potluck, or weeknight meal, this pasta salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 200 g Roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 tbsp Capers, drained
- 150 g Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted red peppers, capers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Add the cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine and ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.9 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2963 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.8 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1179 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
