The Best Cold Pasta Salad Recipe for Any Occasion
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rotini or tri-color rotini.
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved.
- 1½ cups diced cucumber.
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets.
- 1 red bell pepper diced.
- ½ red onion thinly sliced.
- 1 cup sliced black olives.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan.
- Italian Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil.
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- 2 teaspoons honey.
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- ½ teaspoon dried basil.
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano.
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley.
- 1 garlic clove minced.
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse briefly.
- Whisk the dressing ingredients.
- Combine pasta, vegetables, olives, and Parmesan.
- Add the dressing and toss.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.