Pasta Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressing
Herbs
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of penne pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Cool
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half, peel and dice 1 medium cucumber, chop 1 medium red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop 1 small red onion.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
Combining Everything
- 6
Mix the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, 1 cup of fresh basil, and 1 cup of fresh parsley.
- 7
Add Dressing
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Salad
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Toss again before serving.
