The Ultimate Summer Pasta Salad: A Nurturing Guide for Beginners
A vibrant, refreshing pasta salad featuring rotini, crisp vegetables, and a zesty homemade red wine vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling & Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup Black olives, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain and rinse pasta under cool water to stop cooking.
- Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano in a bowl.
- Combine diced pepper, onion, and olives in a large salad bowl.
- Add cooled pasta to vegetables and pour dressing over the top.
- Fold in Parmesan cheese and let sit for 30 minutes before serving.