Spanish Pasta Salad With Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers, and Pickled Onion Recipe

Name: Spanish Pasta Salad With Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers, and Pickled Onion Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup sherry vinegar; 1 pound small pasta, such as fideuà (see note), macaroni, or ditalini; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 6 ounces Spanish chorizo (about 2 sausages), diced; 4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons); 1/4 cup chopped roasted or grilled piquillo peppers from 1 (12-ounce) brine- or oil-packed jar; 1/3 cup chopped parsley leaves and tender stems (about 1/2 bunch); 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias; 2 to 3 teaspoons zest from 1 lemon; Freshly ground black pepper

Total 30m

This Spanish Pasta Salad is bursting with flavors from chorizo, piquillo peppers, and pickled onion. The pasta is cooked to perfection then tossed in a sherry vinegar dressing and mixed with all the ingredients. The result is a zesty and colorful salad that's perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light summer meal.

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