Pasta Salad Recipe
A delightful mix of pasta, vegetables, and dressing.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Preparing Vegetables
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and slice the olives.
Making Dressing
- 3
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Combine and Toss
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss everything together until well coated. Add chopped fresh parsley and toss again.
Serving
- 5
Serve the Salad
Transfer the pasta salad to a serving bowl or individual plates. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or olives. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
