Description
A refreshing pasta salad with Italian flavors, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved or quartered
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red onion, and black olives to the bowl.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, cucumber, or zucchini.
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or pepperoni for added protein.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Italian, picnic, potluck, vegetarian