Description
RED WHITE AND BLUE PASTA SALAD is a festive dish that perfectly captures the spirit of summer celebrations. This colorful salad combines al dente rotini pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, and tangy blue cheese, all tossed in a light balsamic dressing. Bursting with flavor and vibrant colors, it’s an easy-to-make side dish that will impress your guests at picnics and barbecues alike!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with vegetables and blue cheese crumbles. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg