Pasta Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressing
Herbs
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 7-10 minutes until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion as specified. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- 5
Add Olives
Add 1 cup of sliced olives to the bowl with the chopped vegetables.
Making the Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well blended.
Combining Salad
- 7
Mix Everything Together
Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and olives. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well combined.
- 8
Add Herbs
Finally, add 1/4 cup each of chopped parsley and basil to the salad and toss again to incorporate the herbs.
- 9
Chill
For best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
