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Vibrant French-Style Pasta Salad With Fresh Herbs

This French-Style Pasta Salad with Herbs bursts with vibrant flavors and fresh textures, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings and picnics.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  • Add the chopped parsley and basil to the salad mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix gently until everything is well combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra herbs if desired.