Description
A delicious and easy meal prep pasta salad featuring olives, tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- This salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg