Description
Chilled pasta salad is the perfect summertime dish for poolside gatherings. With colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing, each bite offers a refreshing burst of flavor that embodies sunny days and good times. This easy-to-make salad is customizable to suit your taste, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Serve it chilled and watch as friends dive into this delightful medley of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- While pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg