Chorizo Pasta Salad

Spice up your mealtime with this vibrant Chorizo Pasta Salad, a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines tender pasta with crispy, smoky chorizo, colorful bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny black olives, creating a medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, every bite is bursting with bold, tangy flavors. Topped with creamy crumbled feta and fresh parsley, this easy-to-make salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, this Spanish-inspired pasta salad is an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g short pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
• 200 g chorizo sausage, diced
• 1 piece red bell pepper, diced
• 1 piece yellow bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 piece red onion, finely chopped
• 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 100 g black olives, pitted and sliced
• 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chorizo and cook for 5-7 minutes until it releases its oils and becomes crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

Prepare the vegetables: dice the red and yellow bell peppers, finely chop the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the black olives. Combine all the vegetables in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 5

Add the cooked pasta and crispy chorizo to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss well to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley on top. Gently toss to incorporate.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1281.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2287.7

Total Fat 162.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 5832.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 83.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 684.3mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 2218.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 22.3%