Pasta Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Vegetable Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and prepare all the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
Dressing Preparation
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine Ingredients
- 4
Mix Everything Together
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, prepared vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently to combine all ingredients until they are well coated with the dressing.
Chill and Serve
- 5
Chill the Salad
Cover the pasta salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.