Summer isn’t over yet, and neither are the barbecues!
This Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect dish to go with just about any barbecue meal.
Gather these ingredients to make your Pasta Salad.
Then scroll down for full Pasta Salad Recipe Measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!
Pasta Salad Ingredients
Salad:
- Tricolor Pasta
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Bell Pepper
- Red Onion
- Tomatoes
- Black Olives
- Cheddar Cheese
- Parmesan
Dressing:
- Garlic
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Basil
- Oregano
- Honey
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
How to Make Classic Pasta Salad
Boil pasta, drain and allow to cool.
Combine all ingredients for dressing and whisk until well blended.
In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients and dressing and toss to coat evenly.
Pasta Salad
Cold pasta recipe using tricolor pasta and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 lb Tricolor Pasta
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper diced
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper diced
- 1/2 cup diced Red Onion
- 2/3 cup diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Black Olives
- 8 oz Cheddar Cheese cubed
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan
Dressing
- 1 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Basil
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1/8 tsp Honey
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta, drain and allow to cool.
- Combine all ingredients for dressing and whisk until well blended.
- In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients and dressing and toss to coat evenly.
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Nutrition
Calories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 22gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 329mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 837IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 358mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
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