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4th of July Pasta Salad

Refreshing 4th of July Pasta Salad for Summer Celebrations

A delightful 4th of July Pasta Salad that combines fresh vegetables with hearty pasta, making it the perfect crowd-pleaser for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 ounces rotini or bowtie pasta Cooked al dente.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Diced.
  • 1 each English cucumber Peeled, seeded, and diced.
  • 0.5 each red onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup assorted bell peppers Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar Red wine or balsamic.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Fresh oregano can be used.
  • salt To taste.
  • pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, then add the pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping them, then combine them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and oregano until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture, pour the dressing over, and gently toss to combine.
  5. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor blending.

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