Description
A vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This easy-to-make pasta salad combines al dente noodles with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and colorful bell peppers, all drizzled with a zesty balsamic dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be customized to suit your tastes. With its bright colors and delicious flavors, this salad is bound to be a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg