Pasta Salad Bowl Recipe
Pasta salad with fresh vegetables and Italian dressing.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
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
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, chop the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and finely slice the red onion.
- 4
Prepare Spinach
Rinse the fresh spinach leaves and pat dry. Tear them into smaller pieces if they are large.
Making Dressing
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Salad
- 6
Combine All Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and spinach.
- 7
Add Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are coated.
