Description
Memorial Day Classic Pasta Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines al dente pasta with vibrant vegetables and zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (assorted colors)
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture and toss with the dressing and fresh herbs until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize your salad by adding olives or chickpeas for extra texture.
- For optimal flavor, allow the salad to chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg