Description
4th of July Pasta Salad is a vibrant and festive dish perfect for summer celebrations. This easy-to-make salad features al dente rotini pasta tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and colorful bell peppers, all drizzled with a tangy olive oil and balsamic dressing. It’s not only a delicious side for barbecues but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Celebrate Independence Day with this refreshing pasta salad that will have everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg