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Tricolor Fusilli Pasta Salad Recipe: A Vibrant Summer Side

Tricolor Fusilli and Vegetable Toss

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Tricolor fusilli
  • 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 0.5 cup Yellow bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup Red bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup Orange bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup Red onion
  • 1 cup Black olives
  • 0.33 cup Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the tricolor fusilli according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
  • In the last 2 minutes of boiling, add the bite-sized broccoli florets to blanch them.
  • Drain the fusilli and broccoli, then rinse immediately under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the ingredients.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled fusilli, blanched broccoli, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, and finely chopped red onion.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  • Pour the herb dressing over the vegetable and noodle mixture. Toss well to combine and coat thoroughly.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.