Description
A delightful blend of flavors and textures, this pasta salad features al dente pasta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- Bell peppers, chopped
- Cucumbers, chopped
- Tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Be sure not to overcook it.
- Drain and rinse the cooked pasta under cold water.
- Combine the cooled pasta with your choice of chopped vegetables in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Notes
For best results, let the pasta salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg