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Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

A light and refreshing pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g Pasta any short pasta
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ½ cup Red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil chopped

Instructions 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Pasta, Salad, Summer
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