Tomato Pasta Salad
Tomato pasta salad is the irresistible combination of tender, bite-sized pasta with red onion and super fresh tomatoes and parsley in a garlicky vinaigrette.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bite-size pasta
- ½ very small red onion thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces, about ¼ cup
- 3 large cloves garlic minced
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- grated fresh Parmesan OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil along with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, but do not rinse the pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, place the onions and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and vinegar to cover the onions. When the pasta has been drained, add it to the mixing bowl and toss well. Add the tomatoes.
- Toss everything together to mix well and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Taste the salad and add more salt and pepper, as needed. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg