Smoked Pasta Salad
By Traeger Kitchen
5 Reviews
We’re adding some wood-fired flavor to this picnic classic. Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, peppers, and salami get a kiss of Traeger smoke before getting tossed with pasta in a light, Italian vinaigrette.
Prep Time
20 Min
Cook Time
10 Min
Pellets
Apple
Yields: 8 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 8 Ounce
- fresh mozzarella cheese balls, such as Ciliegine, halved
- 1 Pound
- hard salami slices, chopped
- 1 Jar
- roasted red peppers, chopped
- 3 Cup
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 Cup
- black olives, sliced
- 1/4 Cup
- Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 Medium
- red onion, chopped
- Sliced pepperoncini peppers, as desired
- 1 Pound
- tri-color rotini pasta
Italian Dressing
- 1/2 Cup
- red wine vinegar
- 1/2 Cup
- olive oil
- 3 Clove
- garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon
- honey
- 1 Tablespoon
- dried Italian seasoning
- To Taste
- kosher salt
- To Taste
- black pepper
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180˚F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 2
On a sheet tray, place the mozzarella, salami, red peppers, tomatoes, olives, parsley, onion, and pepperoncini in a single layer.
Ingredients
8 Ounce fresh mozzarella cheese balls, such as Ciliegine, halved
1 Pound hard salami slices, chopped
1 Jar roasted red peppers, chopped
3 Cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 Cup black olives, sliced
1/4 Cup Italian parsley, chopped
1 Medium red onion, chopped
Sliced pepperoncini peppers, as desired
Step 3
Place the tray directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 10 minutes.
00:10
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 4
Remove the smoked ingredients from the grill and set aside.
Step 5
Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a large spoonful of salt to the water. Stir in the dried pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente.
Ingredients
1 Pound tri-color rotini pasta
Step 6
Make the Italian dressing. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, honey, and Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup red wine vinegar
1/2 Cup olive oil
3 Clove garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
To Taste kosher salt
To Taste black pepper
Step 7
Drain the pasta, and place it in a large mixing bowl. Allow it to cool slightly.
Step 8
Add the smoked ingredients into the bowl with the pasta. Pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 9
Place in the refrigerator to cool for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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