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Fresh and Vibrant Spring Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Fresh and Vibrant Spring Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing Magic

Make this fresh and vibrant spring pasta salad with Italian dressing for a quick and delicious meal full of colorful vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta can substitute with orecchiette or fusilli
For the Salad
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes can use any small tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber can substitute with zucchini
  • 1 bell pepper can swap with carrots or radishes
  • 0.5 red onion can substitute with green onions
  • 1 handful fresh basil use more dried herbs if only dried available
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar can substitute with white wine or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water; set aside to cool.
  3. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Transfer the chopped veggies to a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add the cooled pasta to the vegetables and toss to combine.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables; toss to coat evenly.
  8. Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is highly customizable; feel free to add proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp as desired. It stores well in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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