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From Albert Bevia:
To make this recipe, I used fusilli pasta. But you can use whatever
pasta you like. I just prefer fusilli, as it clings better to the
dressing. Either way, make sure to check the pasta package instructions.
That way you perfectly cook your pasta al dente.
TIPS & TRICKS to make this Recipe: What really flavors this pasta salad is the homemade dressing. Made with just olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Make sure to use the good stuff here, as it makes all the difference in the flavor.
Mediterranean Pasta & Bean Salad
Watch Albert preparing this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nefhT7xuCZw
Ingredients
- 8 oz fusilli pasta 225 grams
- 1 can white beans (drained & rinsed) 15.5 oz / 440 grams
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion 50 grams
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 75 grams
- 1/3 cup sliced black olives 40 grams
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella (cut into cubes) 4 oz / 125 grams
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 10 grams
- sea salt & black pepper
FOR THE DRESSING
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml
- 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
- 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 0.65 grams
- sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a stockpot a little over halfway with water, season generously with salt, and heat with a high heat
- Once it comes to a boil, add in the fusilli pasta, cook until al dente (check pasta package instructions), then drain into a colander and rinse under cold water, shake off any excess water
- Transfer the pasta into a large bowl, along with the canned beans, chopped red onion, chopped red bell pepper, sliced black olives, cubed fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil, then season with salt & pepper, and mix together until well mixed
- To make the dressing, add the olive oil into a separate bowl, along with the lemon juice, grated garlic, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper, then season with a kiss of salt & pepper, and whisk together
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad, and mix together until well mixed, serve at room temperature or even chilled, as it will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge, enjoy!
