Description
Bright, zesty, and packed with fresh herbs, this Italian pasta salad dressing transforms any bowl of pasta salad into a flavor-packed dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weekday lunches.
Ingredients
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
12 ounces rotini pasta (or fusilli)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cucumber, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup mozzarella or provolone, cubed
½ cup black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, and Italian seasoning until blended. Season with salt and black pepper.
2. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. Prepare veggies and cheese as listed.
4. Combine pasta, veggies, cheese, and olives in a large bowl. Pour over dressing and toss gently.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning.
Notes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes (plus 30 min chilling)
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Salad / Side Dish
Calories: 380
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 430mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg