Description
This vibrant and refreshing pasta salad is perfect for summer gatherings. Packed with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing, it’s a quick and easy dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (fusilli or penne recommended)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, mozzarella balls, and basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- This pasta salad can be made a day in advance for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
Keywords: pasta salad summer, summer pasta salad, cold pasta salad, easy summer salad, Mediterranean pasta salad