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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
Garden Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, ~9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Add chilled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives to the bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Toss until well coated. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

  5. 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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