Description
A quick and colorful pasta salad with Rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, and a simple dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) box Rotini pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can be added for extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American