Description
Harvest Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that brings together the best of autumn’s bounty. Featuring perfectly cooked pasta, vibrant roasted vegetables, and a tangy balsamic dressing, this salad is as delightful to eat as it is to look at. Ideal for potlucks and family gatherings, it offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that will impress your guests. Serve chilled for a refreshing side or light meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion; combine in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour in the dressing. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with fresh basil or parsley as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg