Description
Brighten your gatherings with this easy and colorful pasta salad, bursting with fresh vegetables and tossed in a tangy dressing. Ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this vibrant dish is as delicious as it is visually appealing. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, it’s sure to become a family favorite that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg