Summer Pasta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad perfect for warm days, featuring fresh vegetables and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced cucumber, red onion, and fresh basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for richer flavor. Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or corn. For a creamier dressing, consider mixing in some Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg