Italian warm salad with basil and garlic
5 servings
40 minutes
Italian warm salad with basil and garlic is a harmony of freshness and rich flavor inspired by Mediterranean cuisine traditions. Fragrant basil, spicy garlic, and delicate olive oil create the perfect dressing that highlights every note of the dish. At its base is pasta that has absorbed the bouquet of aromas, complemented by juicy vegetables, savory ham, and tender cheese. This dish is true Italian comfort food that warms and fills you with a sense of coziness. It’s perfect for a light dinner or lunch when you want something hearty but not heavy. It can be served on its own or paired with a glass of white wine to further enhance the flavor. A true delight for pasta lovers and fans of Italian culinary traditions!
1
First, make the dressing for the salad: pour oil into a container (you can use vegetable oil instead of olive oil, it won't spoil), press garlic through a press, finely chop basil leaves and mix. Let it steep. I add about 15-20 basil leaves.
- Olive oil: 120 ml
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Basil leaves: to taste
2
Cook the pasta until fully cooked.
- Paste: 200 g
3
Cut the vegetables and ham into cubes - the ham smaller, the vegetables larger. Add salt to taste.
- Ham: 300 g
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
4
Pour the dressing into the still hot pasta so that the garlic gives a good aroma. Let it sit and cool down a bit more. Grate the cheese.
- Olive oil: 120 ml
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Basil leaves: to taste
- Cheese: 150 g
5
Add pasta and cheese to the vegetables and ham, mix well, and serve. You can sprinkle cheese when serving, it's up to your preference.
- Paste: 200 g
- Ham: 300 g
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Cheese: 150 g