Garden Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
Fresh, bright pasta salad loaded with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives, tossed in a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep or a light dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 9g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, ~9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled.
Step 2
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Step 3
Add chilled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives to the bowl.
Step 4
Toss until well coated. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Step 5
Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 4 hours. Toss again before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- knife
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