Sicilian Village’s Pasta Salad with Brussels Sprouts and Green Olives

 This pasta salad features shells, shredded Brussels sprouts, parsley, Sicilian Village Green Olives, and ricotta salata or feta cheese, all tossed together with a lemony dressing. It’s a fresh and flavorful dish that’s sure to impress.

But first, let’s talk about the star of this dish: the Brussels sprouts. We know that some people may have had bad experiences with this vegetable in the past, but trust us, when they’re thinly sliced and mixed with other flavorful ingredients like lemon juice and olive oil, Brussels sprouts can become one of your new favorite vegetables.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this pasta salad:

Dressing:

• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Salad:

• 6 ounces shells or other small dried pasta
• 1 cup shredded Brussels sprouts
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup Sicilian Village Green Olives, drained and sliced in half
• 4 ounces crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese

Cooking Instructions

• Start by preparing the dressing. Combine the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake until combined.
• Next, bring a large pot with 6 cups of well-salted water to a boil. Add the shells and cook to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cool water, and drain again.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the shredded Brussels sprouts, parsley, and Sicilian Village Green Olives . Add the dressing and stir to coat. Then fold in the ricotta salata. Taste, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if you feel the salad needs it.
• Serve right away or cover and chill until ready to serve, up to 1 day.

We hope you enjoy this delicious pasta salad recipe from Sicilian Village! Let us know what you think.