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Summer Pasta Salad

Summer Pasta Salad

The perfect side dish or main dish to make on a hot summer day. The secret is using my upleveled pasta to really make this dish a success!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people as main dish 6 people as side dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Spaghetti, cooked and cooled (OR check out my upleveled spaghetti tip!)
  • 1 English cucumber chopped
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 small red onion diced
  • 1 bunch Fresh basil chopped
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan or Feta Cheese Optional

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Omit if you're using my upleveled pasta)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced (Omit if you're using my upleveled pasta)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • If you're not using leftover pasta cook according to directions on package and let cool.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. (If you've made my upleveled pasta, omit the garlic and red pepper flakes.)
  • In a large bowl, add pasta, cucumber, tomato, onion, basil, dressing and cheese (if using). Toss to combine.
  • Enjoy!