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 (240 ml) mini plum tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh basil, chopped
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) diced red onion
- 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) 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: Pasta
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0