New Orleans Muffuletta Pasta (Printable version)
Vibrant pasta tossed with olives, pickled vegetables, halal deli meats, and zesty Italian dressing for a flavorful dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 14 oz rotini or penne pasta
→ Halal Deli Meats & Cheese
02 - 3.5 oz halal turkey breast, sliced and chopped
03 - 3.5 oz halal beef salami, sliced and chopped
04 - 3.5 oz provolone cheese, sliced and chopped
→ Olive Salad Mix
05 - 4 oz pitted green olives, roughly chopped
06 - 3 oz pitted black olives, roughly chopped
07 - 3.5 oz jarred roasted red peppers, drained and diced
08 - 2 oz giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and chopped
09 - 2 tbsp capers, drained
10 - 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
11 - 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
13 - 1 tsp dried oregano
14 - ½ tsp garlic powder
15 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
16 - ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking and cool the pasta.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, halal turkey breast, beef salami, provolone cheese, green and black olives, roasted red peppers, giardiniera, capers, and chopped parsley.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The olive salad mix creates an instant flavor bomb that tastes even better the next day
- Its a complete meal in one bowl that travels beautifully to potlucks and picnics
02 -
- Rinsing the pasta with cold water is crucial to prevent it from becoming gummy
- The salad needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to properly develop
03 -
- Chop all the mix ins roughly the same size as the pasta for the best texture in every bite
- Taste before adding more salt since the olives and giardiniera bring plenty on their own