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 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
- 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 Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly.
Prepare Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, chop the red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
- 5
Chop Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves and chop them roughly.
Make Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 minced clove of garlic.
- 7
Season Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Assemble Salad
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and basil.
- 9
Add Dressing
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture and toss until well combined.