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
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0