Description
Bright and refreshing, this Martini Pasta Salad is a colorful blend of fresh vegetables and zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings or a light summer meal.
Ingredients
- – Pasta: 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- – Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- – Cucumber: 1 cup, diced (preferably English)
- – Olives: 1/2 cup Kalamata, pitted and sliced
- – Red Onion: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
For the Dressing:
- – Olive Oil: 1/4 cup
- – Lemon Juice: 2 tbsp
- – Italian Herbs: 1 tsp (dried)
- – Salt: 1/2 tsp
- – Pepper: 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool down.
- 2. Chop Your Veggies: While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 4. Combine Everything: In a large bowl, add cooled pasta along with chopped veggies. Pour over the dressing and mix gently until everything is well coated.
- 5. Chill Out: Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- 6. Serve It Up: Give it one last stir before serving and garnish with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg