Description
A refreshing rotini pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup grilled chicken or chickpeas (for vegetarian option)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- Add chopped basil and parsley along with your choice of grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad mixture.
- Toss everything gently until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- For optimal flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Great for picnics and potlucks.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg