Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing world of Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad, a delightful dish featuring a medley of colorful vegetables and flavorful rotini pasta. Perfect for any gathering, this salad is not just a side—it’s a star on your table. With a zesty dressing that highlights the freshness of cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, each bite is an explosion of taste. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, attending a potluck, or craving a light meal, this pasta salad will impress everyone with its bright colors and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain in a colander and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, bell peppers, and basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg