Pasta Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Cook Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Cool
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Prepare Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, 1 medium cucumber, 1 medium bell pepper, and 1 small red onion. Slice 0.5 cups of black olives and chop 0.25 cups of fresh parsley.
Make Dressing
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 cups of olive oil, 0.25 cups of red wine vinegar, 1 tbs of Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Mix Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and dressing. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- 7
Chill and Serve
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your refreshing pasta salad!