Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer with this easy and delicious summer pasta salad. Packed with colorful vegetables, tender pasta, and a zesty dressing, this dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners. Whip it up in no time and savor the explosion of taste that will transport you to sun-soaked gatherings filled with laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and chopped vegetables. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add fresh basil and give everything one last toss.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling & Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg