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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

A light and refreshing Italian pasta salad perfect for a summer lunch or potluck. This recipe features rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Rotini pasta
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil, and red onion.
  • Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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