Description
4th of July Pasta Salad is a festive and colorful dish, perfect for summer gatherings. Bursting with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, this salad combines perfectly cooked fusilli pasta with a creamy dressing to deliver a refreshing taste that embodies the spirit of Independence Day. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or any outdoor celebration, this crowd-pleaser brings joy and togetherness to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with apple cider vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta and chopped veggies. Pour the dressing over and mix until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg