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Pesto Surprise

Pesto Surprise

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse with cold water and drain.
  2. 2 Prepared zesty Italian dressing according to package directions.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, toss together pasta, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, green olives, and cheese. Pour dressing over all, add pesto, and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

By Renee

Spinach and Tortellini Salad

Spinach and Tortellini Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, until tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain.
  2. 2 Combine tortellini, tomatoes, spinach, cheese, and olives; add enough salad dressing to coat. Toss; season with salt and black pepper.

By lvich

Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until combined. Stir in basil.
  3. 3 Stir in rotini, tomatoes, bell pepper, and olives gently until combined. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight. Stir gently before serving.

By Jeri Mortinson

Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia

Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia

4.8

Prep
50 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the water, sugar, and yeast until dissolved, allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup rosemary, flour, and salt until a dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Gently knead in the black olives during the last few minutes of kneading. Place into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or sprinkle liberally with corn meal.
  3. 3 Deflate dough, and press into prepared baking sheet. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss sliced tomatoes, and garlic with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, salt, and pepper. Arrange the tomato slices over the dough in an even layer. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden brown; 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve immediately.

By Cheryl Leiser Harding

Watermelon Summer Salad

Watermelon Summer Salad

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the onion slices in a small bowl with the lime juice. The acid of the lime will mellow the flavor of the raw onion. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, black olives, onions with the lime juice, and mint. Drizzle olive oil over it all, and toss to blend. Dig in and be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

By Jessica Mayo

Potato Salad Casserole

Potato Salad Casserole

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
80 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Put sliced potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  3. 3 At the same time, place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  4. 4 Stir potatoes, cheese, onion, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; spoon into prepared baking dish. Crumble bacon over the top, and sprinkle with olives.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.

By Tom

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
  4. 4 Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.
  5. 5 Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.
  6. 6 Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

By Wilemon

Zucchini Boats on the Grill

Zucchini Boats on the Grill

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare the grill for indirect medium heat.
  2. 2 Place zucchini in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. Chop pulp into small pieces.
  3. 3 Mix zucchini pulp, bread pieces, jalapeño, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion, tomato, chile peppers, and olives in a large bowl until combined. Season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well.
  4. 4 Stuff zucchini halves with pulp mixture. Wrap each zucchini boat with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Place wrapped zucchini boats on the prepared grill over indirect heat and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan Chicken

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, and sprinkle olives over the top. Pour the beans over the chicken, then pour the spaghetti sauce over everything.
  3. 3 Cover, and bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the cover, and continue baking for 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside.

By rstinkham

Quick and Easy Chicken and Tomato Pasta

Quick and Easy Chicken and Tomato Pasta

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Boil pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt; add to skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in drained black olives and mushrooms. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden brown. Strain chicken juices from the pan; reduce heat to low and stir in tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss pasta and chicken mixture together; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

By Tiffany 9921

Rainbow Pasta Salad

Rainbow Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain; rinse in cold water until completely cool.
  2. 2 Toss pasta, Italian dressing, cheese, broccoli, olives, and pepperoni in a bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl; refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour.

By CESTIE

Personal Portobello Pizza

Personal Portobello Pizza

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the mushroom on a baking sheet, and bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven, and spread spaghetti sauce in the cup of the cap. Top with cheese, olives, pepperoni and garlic.
  3. 3 Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.

By KJONES27

Pizzaghetti

Pizzaghetti

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a 7x11-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Stir spaghetti sauce into pasta until coated; add 2 to 3 layers of pepperoni, olives, and mushrooms on top of spaghetti. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

By Susan Bradley

Focaccia Barese al Pomodoro e Olive (Homemade Italian Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives)

Focaccia Barese al Pomodoro e Olive (Homemade Italian Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives)

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potato into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
  2. 2 Peel potato; mash in a large bowl with a fork. Pour in flour and mix well with your fingertips. Rub together until mixture is even and free of lumps.
  3. 3 Combine 1 cup water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well and let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes. Stir in 5 tablespoons olive oil.
  4. 4 Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture; mix, adding remaining 1 cup water a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. Mix in 1 tablespoon salt.
  5. 5 Knead dough on a clean work surface until smooth and soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
  6. 6 Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place dough on the baking sheet; stretch into the corners. Arrange tomatoes and olives over dough.
  7. 7 Mix remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl. Brush mixture over dough. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon salt on top. Cover with a damp cloth; let rise for 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  9. 9 Bake focaccia on the lower rack of the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lift up with a fork to check bottom is golden brown. Transfer to the middle rack and bake until top is golden, 10 to 15 minutes more. Sprinkle oregano on top.

By Alemarsi

Vermicelli Salad

Vermicelli Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
830 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomato, bell pepper, olives and onion.
  3. 3 Whisk together the salad seasoning mix and zesty salad dressing. Pour over salad and toss gently. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors.

By Stephanie Carroll

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta in cold water until cool; drain.
  2. 2 Toss pasta, tomatoes, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, black olives, and celery together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Pour Italian-style dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Chill salad for 20 minutes before serving.

By slopez5084

Pepperoni Casserole

Pepperoni Casserole

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  3. 3 Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned.
  4. 4 Combine cooked pasta, sausage, and pasta sauce in the prepared casserole dish. Mix cottage cheese, olives, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl; spoon over sausage and pasta mixture. Top with pepperoni slices.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.

By CKROPER

Cavatappi Pasta Salad with Tuna and Olives

Cavatappi Pasta Salad with Tuna and Olives

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until no longer hot. Drain again and transfer to a big bowl.
  2. 2 Add mayonnaise, tuna, olives, celery, onion, salt, and pepper to the pasta; toss until fully combined. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By karabear8317

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain.
  4. 4 Combine beef, noodles, 1/2 mozzarella cheese, spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, and black olives in a large bowl; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

By tburton1219

Pasta Fredda

Pasta Fredda

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, bocconcini, olives, olive oil, basil, and oregano in a large bowl; toss to evenly coat. Add pasta to tomato mixture and toss.

By Buckwheat Queen

Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes; rinse under cold water and drain.
  3. 3 Whisk Italian dressing and salad spice mix together until smooth. Combine pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives in a salad bowl.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  5. 5 For the best flavor, refrigerate the pasta salad for 8 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By Cyndie

Pesto Pizza

Pesto Pizza

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread pesto on pizza crust. Top with tomato, bell pepper, olives, red onion, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

By Shelly Williams

Simple Italian Pasta Salad

Simple Italian Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotelle at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine rotelle, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, olives, pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl; pour ½ dressing over salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Pour remaining ½ dressing over salad when ready to serve; stir.

By cdastolip9

Simple Caprese Salad

Simple Caprese Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut roasted red peppers into 16 large pieces; set aside.
  2. 2 Place 1 tomato slice, 1 basil leaf, 1 mozzarella cheese slice, 1 roasted pepper piece, and 1 more basil leaf, starting at the edge of a serving platter. Continue arranging salad in same order, forming a spiral from outside to in, until all tomato slices, basil leaves, mozzarella slices, and roasted pepper pieces have been arranged; salad should end in center of platter.
  3. 3 Drizzle salad with olive oil; sprinkle with black olives and black pepper.

By stronglive1

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, black olives, olive oil, and water.
  2. 2 Turn out dough onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside, and let rise about 45 minutes, until it doubles in size. Punch down. Knead well again, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Let rise for about 30 minutes, until it doubles in size.
  3. 3 Round the dough on kneading board. Place upside down in a bowl lined with a lint-free, well floured towel. Let rise until double in size.
  4. 4 While the bread is rising for the third time, put a pan of water in the bottom of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  5. 5 Gently turn loaf out onto a sheet pan that has been lightly oiled and dusted with cornmeal.
  6. 6 Bake loaf at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 30 more minutes, or until done.

By MARBALET

Salami Lover's Italian Pasta Salad

Salami Lover's Italian Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water, and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together creamy salad dressing, Italian dressing, and Parmesan.
  3. 3 Add pasta, salami, bell pepper, olives, and onion. Stir well to evenly coat. Allow to chill before serving.

By Deanna

Best Ever Party Appetizer

Best Ever Party Appetizer

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice goat cheese into one inch pieces and place in a single layer on a large platter. Sprinkle olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, basil and rosemary over the cheese.
  2. 2 Using toothpicks, insert the garlic cloves into the cheese throughout the mixture.
  3. 3 Allow the mixture to marinate 6 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator. Remove the toothpicks, and serve with sliced French bread.

By J Coulson

Pantry Pasta Salad

Pantry Pasta Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, frozen peas, black olives, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Mix still-warm pasta into garbanzo bean mixture. Fold queso blanco cheese into salad; add Italian salad dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with cracked black pepper. Set salad aside until peas thaw and flavors blend, about 5 minutes.

By ATB