Tomato Pasta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and loaded with vibrant flavors, this Tomato Pasta Salad is the ultimate side dish or light main course for warm-weather dining. Featuring al dente pasta mingled with juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic red onion, and fresh herbs like basil and parsley, this recipe is a celebration of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. A tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and oregano ties everything together, while optional grated Parmesan adds a savory finish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weekday lunches, this easy-to-make salad requires just 25 minutes of prep and cook time and benefits from chilling to enhance its flavors. Serve it cold or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s both wholesome and flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta (fusilli, penne, or farfalle)
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 10 g fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 10 g fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 30 g parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool quickly.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, fresh basil, and parsley.
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top and garnish with additional basil leaves for presentation.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy your Tomato Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.3 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1659 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 432 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 869 mg | 18% | |
*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.
