Description
A versatile and delicious classic pasta salad perfect for any gathering or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta (or preferred pasta)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A dash of garlic powder
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, diced
- Bell peppers, diced
- Red onion, diced
- Grilled chicken, diced (optional)
- Salami or pepperoni, sliced (optional)
- Tuna, canned (optional)
- Fresh herbs, chopped (optional)
- Cheese, crumbled or diced (optional)
- Nuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions and salt your water.
- Rinse the cooked pasta with cold water to cool it down.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, veggies, protein (if using), and vinaigrette.
- Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize your pasta salad with your favorite veggies and proteins. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg