Classic Pasta Salad
A timeless favorite, this classic pasta salad brings together the best of fresh, vibrant ingredients in a harmony of flavors and textures. Perfectly cooked al dente pasta mingling with crisp, colorful bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy red onions. Each bite is a celebration of summer’s bounty!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow pasta (regular or gluten-free)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 yellow pepper, diced
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 baby cucumbers, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, Roughly chopped
- pine nuts (optional)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup italian dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp dried basil
- salt + pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside
- While the pasta is cooking prep the veggies and dressing
- Add pasta and veggies to a large bowl, mix to combine
- Add dressing and toss to coat pasta evenly. Top with pine nuts (optional). Serve
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1138IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg