Description
A classic Italian pasta salad with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Stir in fresh parsley and basil.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or salami.
- Adjust vinegar and oil ratio to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian pasta salad, pasta salad, cold pasta salad, vegetable pasta salad, summer salad