Heavenly Angel Hair Pasta Salad
Light, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Heavenly Angel Hair Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for any occasion! This quick and easy pasta salad features delicate angel hair pasta tossed with a medley of crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, complemented by the briny tang of sliced black olives and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The zesty homemade dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic, ties everything together with a bright and tangy finish. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this versatile recipe is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. Bursting with fresh produce and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this pasta salad is guaranteed to become a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.75 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the English cucumber and red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh parsley. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and parsley.
Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, toss the salad again to refresh the dressing distribution. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.1 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3893 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.7 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1998 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
