Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad that combines the flavors of green olives, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy olive oil dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your chosen pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced olives, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, parsley, and basil. Toss gently to mix.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is well-blended.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make the salad a day in advance for enhanced flavor. You can customize it by adding proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg