Tomato Pasta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and loaded with vibrant flavors, this Tomato Pasta Salad is the ultimate side dish or light main course for warm-weather dining. Featuring al dente pasta mingled with juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic red onion, and fresh herbs like basil and parsley, this recipe is a celebration of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. A tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and oregano ties everything together, while optional grated Parmesan adds a savory finish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weekday lunches, this easy-to-make salad requires just 25 minutes of prep and cook time and benefits from chilling to enhance its flavors. Serve it cold or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s both wholesome and flavorful!
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Ingredients
- 250 g pasta (fusilli, penne, or farfalle)
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 10 g fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 10 g fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 30 g parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool quickly.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, fresh basil, and parsley.
Step 4
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5
If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top and garnish with additional basil leaves for presentation.
Step 6
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy your Tomato Pasta Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 641.3 grams (641.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 978 |
| Total Fat 53.30g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 12.40g | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 1659mg | 72% |
| Total Carbohydrate 95.20g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.00g | 32% |
| Total Sugars 11.10g | |
| Protein 29.30g | 59% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 432mg | 33% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 869mg | 18% |
Source of Calories