It’s Olympic days and in honor of America, Great Britain or France (really any country with those colors in their flag), I’ve made a great dish to serve up during your watch parties. I just love pasta salad and although blueberries may be a surprising addition, they are quite delightful!

So toss up this simple dish, cheer for your team and enjoy the Olympics.

If your team is not red, white and blue take this opportunity to make up your own pasta dish to honor your homeland.

Red, White and Blue Pasta Salad

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Author: Rachel Swetnam
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

Celebrate the Olympics with this vibrant Red, White, and Blue Pasta Salad, featuring orecchiette pasta, fresh blueberries, and juicy tomatoes, perfect for any patriotic gathering.

Ingredients

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1/2 (16 oz) bag orecchiette pasta
1 (4 oz) carton blueberries, rinsed
1 cup mini plum tomatoes, sliced in half
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Juice from 1 lemon
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

Cook the orecchiette pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then place in a large bowl.
Once the pasta is cool, add the blueberries, sliced tomatoes, and chopped basil to the bowl with the pasta.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, diced red onion, crushed garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients based on your taste preferences. This salad can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. If you prefer a more tangy flavor, add more lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Cuisine: American