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

If you are looking for a refreshing and tasty salad to add to your repertoire, look no further than Pasta Pearls and Olive Salad. This salad is a perfect option for a light lunch or a side dish for a dinner party. It combines the fresh flavors of tomatoes, olives, and pasta pearls with a zesty dressing to create a delicious and satisfying dish.

This salad is not only delicious, but it is also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, yo...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound acini di pepe pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the acini di pepe in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • While the pasta cooks, melt the butter with the olive oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once the foam subsides, cook and stir the garlic and red pepper flakes in the butter mixture until the garlic is golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from heat and stir the olives in with the garlic mixture. Transfer to bowl with the pasta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to serve.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 187mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 73mg