Description
A refreshing pasta salad perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, summer salad, easy recipes