Pasta Salad Recipe
A light and flavorful pasta salad.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Vegetable Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped parsley.
Dressing Preparation
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine Ingredients
- 4
Assemble the Salad
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve
- 5
Serve the Salad
Transfer the pasta salad to a serving dish or individual bowls. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.