Delicious Marinated Pasta Salad Recipe

This marinated pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for picnics, gatherings, or a simple weeknight dinner. With a mix of colorful vegetables, tangy dressing, and al dente pasta, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta (such as fusilli or rotini)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors marinate.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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