Primavera Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

Pasta:

  • 12 oz rotini pasta (or any pasta of your choice)

Vegetables:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumbers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional:

  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. This also helps in cooling the pasta quickly for the salad.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

  1. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the …
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