Pasta Salad Glow-Up: A Mediterranean-Inspired Recipe

If you’ve been looking for the ultimate pasta salad recipe that’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any season — this one’s for you. We’re taking the classic pasta salad and giving it a full-blown glow-up with a bold, zesty dressing featuring our OG Spicy Green Chutney, fresh lemon juice, and the rich flavor of Brisca’s extra virgin olive oil.

It’s the kind of dish that’s as easy to whip up on a busy weeknight as it is to impress at a weekend picnic, potluck, or dinner party.

Why You’ll Love This Pasta Salad

✔️ Fresh & vibrant – crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy mozzarella balls all play together beautifully.
✔️ Unique dressing twist – instead of a heavy mayo or bottled vinaigrette, we use our chutney-lemon-olive oil combo that packs heat, tang, and richness.
✔️ Customizable – use any pasta shape you love and swap in your favorite veggies.
✔️ Perfect for meal prep – the flavors get even better as it sits.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the dressing:

• 2 tbsp Tursh OG Spicy Green Chutney

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 3 tbsp Brisca’s extra virgin olive oil (for the silkiest finish)

For the salad:

• 1 box pasta of your choice (fusilli, penne, or farfalle work great)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup cucumber, diced

• ½ cup olives (Kalamata or green)

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the pasta – Bring salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

2. Make the dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together Tursh chutney, lemon juice, and Brisca’s olive oil until smooth.

3. Assemble the salad – In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and mozzarella.

4. Toss & serve – Pour the chutney dressing over the salad and mix well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

5. Optional glow-up – Drizzle a little extra Brisca olive oil on top before serving for that final golden finish.

Tips & Variations

• Make it vegan – Swap out mozzarella balls for dairy-free cheese or avocado chunks.

• Protein boost – Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to make it a full meal.

• Herb it up – Fresh parsley, dill, or mint bring even more freshness.

Serving Ideas

This pasta salad is perfect for:

• Summer BBQs and picnics

• Office or school lunch meal prep

• A light side dish for grilled meats or seafood

• A refreshing potluck contribution that always stands out