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Pasta Salad That Never Disappoints


  • Author: Ethan Cole
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and customizable pasta salad made with rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a bright vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing


Instructions

  1. Cook pasta slightly past al dente and rinse under cold water.

  2. Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

  3. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients or use prepared dressing.

  4. Combine pasta, vegetables, herbs, and olives in a large bowl.

  5. Toss with dressing until evenly coated.

  6. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  1. For extra flavor, add more dressing right before serving.
  2. To keep vegetables crisp, chop them just before combining.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 410 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg