Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and healthy salads, and this Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is no exception. It's a colorful and flavorful dish that's sure to please everyone at your table. Plus, it's easy to make and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
To make this delicious pasta salad, you'll need:
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, parsley, and basil.
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
That's it! Your delicious Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is ready to be served. It's a perfect side dish for a BBQ or picnic, or even as a main course. Enjoy!
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