Fresh Herb Pasta Salad
Bright, herbaceous pasta salad tossed with a lemon vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, and fresh greens. Ready in under 20 minutes—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light dinner.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 8 oz short pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, torn
- ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil salted water in a pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente, ~10 minutes.
- 2
Drain pasta and rinse under cold water until cooled. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 3
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- 4
Add tomatoes, parsley, basil, and red onion to pasta. Toss gently.
- 5
Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 6
Serve immediately or chill up to 4 hours. Refresh with a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- knife and cutting board
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