Classic Pasta Salad
A refreshing and hearty classic pasta salad perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Rotini pasta
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup Cucumber diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Black olives sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.