Herbed Pasta Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Herbed Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender rotini or penne pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and savory black olives, this recipe is elevated by a medley of fresh parsley and basil for an herbaceous kick. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, every bite is perfectly seasoned. Ready in just 30 minutes, this colorful pasta salad can be served as a chilled main course or a vibrant side dish, with optional parmesan cheese for a creamy finish. Whether for potlucks, barbecues, or meal prep, this versatile and veggie-packed pasta salad is sure to become a favorite in your rotation!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 12 oz dry pasta (rotini or penne)
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 small red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10 minutes.

2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside to fully drain.

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, parsley, and basil.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

5. Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and herbs.

6. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss everything together until evenly coated.

7. If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.

8. Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

9. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (216.8g)

Calories		372
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		13.9 g	18%
	Saturated Fat	2.8 g	14%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		5 mg	2%
Sodium		385 mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate		51.8 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	4.3 g	15%
	Total Sugars	6.5 g
Protein		11.5 g	23%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		129 mg	10%
Iron		2.4 mg	13%
Potassium		519 mg	11%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 747 cal (33.0%%)

Protein: 274 cal (12.1%%)

Carbs: 1245 cal (55.0%%)