Italian Pasta Salad Tips
A refreshing and easy Italian pasta salad recipe perfect for summer gatherings. This recipe provides tips for making the best pasta salad with vibrant vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta (rotini, farfalle, or penne)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, black olives, and basil.
- Whisk together Italian dressing, salt, and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra flavor, add some crumbled feta cheese or grilled chicken.