This layered pecan pasta salad is an elegant but easy side or main dish. Perfect to serve when hosting a gathering or attending a special occasion, it can easily be customized with seasonal ingredients. This version combines fresh vegetables, oranges, cheese and pecans for a light and bright pasta salad dish.
Ingredients
1/4 cup salt
12 ounces orecchiette pasta, or other small pasta
4 cups of radicchio, thinly sliced
1 cup halved marinated olives (Kalamata and green)
1/2 cup marinated artichoke, cut into bite-size pieces
Lemon vinaigrette and fresh-cracked pepper (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1/4 cup of salt. When water is bubbling, add in pasta, allow water to come back to a boil, then start timer for about 10 minutes. When pasta is cooked, el dente, drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
In a large, clear bowl, layer half of the radicchio on the bottom. Sprinkle half of the olives, artichoke, and tomato on top. Next, spread out half of the pasta, 1/2 cup of pecans, half of the parsley, 3 ounces of crumbled feta, and the orange slices.
Add the spinach, then repeat layering steps with the radicchio, olives, artichoke, tomato, pasta, pecans, parsley, feta, and orange.
If using the dressing, add to your taste after layering is complete.*
Crack with fresh pepper and refrigerate for about an hour before serving.
*Recipe note: Dressing is a nice touch, but it isn’t necessary, with all of the oils and vinegars from the marinated ingredients.
Nutrition facts
Calories
330
Fat
19g
Sat Fat
3.5g
Sodium
680mg
Carbs
33g
Fiber
3g
Protein
9g
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Hi! My name is Kristen Millican and I am so glad you have stopped by! Our family has been harvesting and selling pecans since 1888. I love sharing my favorite pecan recipes, stories about life on our pecan farm, and so much more!
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