Easy Italian pasta salad recipe

Step 1

To make the garlic dressing, place all the dressing ingredients in a jar and seal tightly. Shake until combined then season. Set aside to infuse.

Step 2

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente, adding the green beans in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Refresh under cold running water then drain well. Cut the beans in half lengthways.

Step 3

Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the pesto and oil. Toss until the pasta is well coated.

Step 4

Arrange the pesto pasta down the centre of a 36cm oval serving platter. Arrange the basil, radish, bocconcini, radicchio, tomato and beans in rows on either side of the pasta.

Step 5

Remove the garlic cloves from the dressing. Drizzle two-thirds of the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until combined. Divide among serving plates and serve with the remaining dressing on the side.