Fresh & Flavorful Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing 綾
Hey everyone! If youre craving a light yet satisfying meal, this Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing is just what you need. Its loaded with fresh veggies, perfectly cooked pasta, and a zesty homemade dressing that ties it all together. Perfect for lunch or a potluck!
Time & Servings Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Homemade Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions: Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and grated Parmesan.
Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Pro Tip: This salad tastes even better after sitting for a few hours, so make it ahead for even more flavor!
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