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Classic Pasta Salad

A refreshing, colorful pasta salad packed with vegetables, herbs, and tangy Italian dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Base

  • 3 cups rotini or fusilli pasta cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/3 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and let cool completely.
  • Chop and prepare all vegetables while the pasta cools.
  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add pasta, vegetables, and olives to a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until fully coated.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add feta, fresh basil, or grilled chicken for variations.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword Pasta Salad, vegetarian
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