Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool it down.
Preparing the Vegetables
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, dice the seeded cucumber, finely dice the red onion, dice the bell pepper, and chop the fresh parsley.
Making the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Everything
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red onion, diced bell pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.
Final Assembly and Serving
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated; serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For best flavor, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. You can also add other vegetables like olives, artichoke hearts, or feta cheese for variation.
