Description
A vibrant salad bursting with fresh vegetables and light dressing, perfect for springtime gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by cooking the pasta according to package instructions until it reaches an al dente texture. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh basil.
- Make the dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine salad and dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the pasta; fresh herbs enhance flavor. For a more filling salad, consider adding protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg