13 best pasta salad dressing recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more vinegar for tanginess, honey for sweetness, or salt and pepper to taste.
Once you're satisfied with the flavor, set the dressing aside.
Prepare your pasta salad ingredients. You can use cooked and cooled pasta of your choice (such as penne, rotini, or fusilli) and a variety of vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onions, and olives. You can also add protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu if desired.
Pour the dressing over your pasta salad ingredients and toss everything together until well coated.
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, you can garnish your pasta salad with fresh herbs like chopped basil or parsley for added freshness and flavor.

Enjoy your homemade pasta salad with this delicious dressing!

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