Refreshing Cold Pasta Salad
A colorful, refreshing cold pasta salad with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing – perfect for picnics and summer meals.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Salad
- 12 oz rotini pasta cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers chopped, mix of colors
- 1/2 cup black olives pitted
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Chop and prepare all vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber, chop peppers, and thinly slice onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, vegetables, and olives. Pour dressing over the top.
- Toss well until everything is evenly coated. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For extra freshness, garnish with basil or parsley before serving. You can also add feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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