• prep: 20 min
• cook: 0 hr
• total: 20 min

servings:

This zesty Italian pasta salad is one of my favorite pasta dishes for hot summer days! All you need is fresh vegetables, delicious pasta, and a zesty Italian dressing. Plus, the pasta salad is super easy to prepare, which makes it perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!

• 8 oz. pasta of choice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 carrot (shredded)
• ½ red onion (finely diced)
• ½ cup black olives (sliced)
• ⅓ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 3 handfuls arugula
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

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