Simple Cold Pasta Salad

Name: Simple Cold Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (substitute lemon juice ); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 16 ounces short pasta; 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach (thinly sliced); 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced in half); 1 cup cucumber (diced); 1 cup red bell pepper (diced); 3/4 cup black olives (sliced); 4 green onions (thinly sliced); 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (sliced in half)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:8min

This simple cold pasta salad comes together in less than 20 minutes for a fresh, delicious, and easy meal! Topped with spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, olives, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette, it's perfect for meal prep or a side dish for your summer barbecue!

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:58:48 GMT