A delightful easy & filling Pasta Salad with Salami, Roquefort & Olives
Ingredients
100gsmall pasta shapespasta bows
1red peppercored, seeded & chopped
2 toCherry Tomatoesskinned & chopped
100gItalian salamirinded & diced
Few black olives - pitted
50gRoquefort cheesesoftened
2tablespoonsof olive oil
2tablespoonsmayonnaise
2teaspoonswhite wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
To garnish 1 tablespoon finely chopped herbs - we used parsleyrosemary and mint
Instructions
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender, drain throughly
Put the pasta in a bowl with the pepper, tomatoes, salami & olives, mix well & set aside
Mash the softened cheese in a separate bowl, then gradually work in the oil, mayonnaise & wine vinegar, add pepper to taste.
Fold the cheese dressing into the pasta salad until all the ingredients are well coated, then turn into a serving bowl & sprinkle with the chopped herbs.
Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, can be made well ahead of time.
Tastes better if you take it out of the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
*** All nutritional information is approximate and intended as a guide
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pasta Salad with Salami, Roquefort & Olives
Amount per Serving
Calories
460
% Daily Value*
Fat
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
45
mg
15
%
Sodium
1327
mg
58
%
Potassium
333
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
1530
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
53
mg
64
%
Calcium
134
mg
13
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.