Easy Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

This easy pasta salad recipe is packed with fresh cucumber, juicy tomatoes, crunchy broccoli, and cauliflower tossed in a zesty homemade Dijon vinaigrette.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy pasta salad

Servings: Servings

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

12 ounces fusilli pasta
1 English cucumber diced
1 pint grape tomatoes halved
2 to 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 to 3 cups fresh cauliflower florets

For the Dijon Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta. Cook pasta according to the directions on the package; rinse under cold water until cool and pat it dry with paper towels.
Assemble the salad. Transfer the pasta to a salad bowl. Add the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower. Set aside.
Make the dressing. Prepare the salad dressing by combining the lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Taste for salt and pepper, and adjust accordingly.
Dress the salad. Add as much salad dressing as you think you will need to the prepared pasta salad. Toss everything to coat.
Finish and serve. Cover and chill the pasta salad for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors meld, or just keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

Notes

You will need around 6 to 8 cups of vegetables.

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