How to Make Olive Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Olive Pasta Salad is a refreshing and savory dish that is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch or dinner. This tasty salad is packed with the briny flavors of olives, combined with fresh vegetables and al dente pasta, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette. Whether you're a fan of olives or looking to add a new dish to your summer repertoire, this Olive Pasta Salad is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 ½ teaspoons celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salad seasoning

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 22 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 3 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place the eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove saucepan from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix the olives, mayonnaise, celery seed, pepper, and salad seasoning. Toss in the eggs and macaroni. Cover, and chill at least 3 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 1296mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 129mg