Name: Marinated Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Olive oil; 6 clove Garlic (quartered lengthwise); 1/3 cup Red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Oregano (chopped); 1 tablespoon Thyme (chopped); 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes; 6 cups Cooked elbow macaroni pasta; 2 cups Red bell peppers (Coarsely chopped roasted (1-inch)); 2 cups Arugula leaves; 1 cup California Ripe Olives (wedged); 1 cup Diced smoked mozzarella (1/4-inch)

Marinated Macaroni Salad

If you’re looking for a new variation on a typical macaroni salad, this recipe is sure to be a hit!

Marinated Macaroni Salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons Olive oil
6 clove Garlic quartered lengthwise
1/3 cup Red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Oregano chopped
1 tablespoon Thyme chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups Cooked elbow macaroni pasta
2 cups Red bell peppers Coarsely chopped roasted (1-inch)
2 cups Arugula leaves
1 cup California Ripe Olives wedged
1 cup Diced smoked mozzarella 1/4-inch

Instructions

Preparation

1 Heat oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat.2 Add garlic, turn heat to low and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly golden.3 Remove from heat. Allow oil to cool for 3-4 minutes, then whisk in red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper flakes.4 Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, peppers, arugula, California Ripe Olives and smoked mozzarella.5 Add red wine garlic dressing and toss until evenly coated.6 Allow to marinate for 30 minutes, then serve cold or at room temperature.
Source: California Olive