Delightful Garden Veggie Medley Salad

Ingredients

• 6 cups of water
• 2 cups of tri-color rotini pasta (optional)
• A quarter cup of extra-virgin olive oil
• A quarter cup of red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 2 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
• Half a sweet onion, like Vidalia®, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Half a cup of diced celery
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley, or as per preference
• One and a half teaspoons of freshly chopped cilantro
• A dash of freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Step 1

Begin by bringing a pot of water to a lively boil in a generously-sized saucepan. Add the rotini pasta and cook until it reaches a delightful tender yet firm texture, usually around 8 minutes. Once done, drain the pasta and give it a refreshing rinse under cold water until it cools down completely. Ensure all excess water is removed before transferring it to a spacious mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine the flavors of olive oil, vinegar, and a hint of sweet honey. Drizzle this tantalizing mixture over the pasta and gently toss it to ensure every strand is coated with deliciousness. Next, incorporate the vibrant colors and flavors of tomatoes, sweet onions, crunchy cucumbers, carrots, celery, garlic, green onions, fresh parsley, and fragrant cilantro into the pasta mix. This will guarantee a harmonious distribution of ingredients throughout. Finish off by sprinkling a touch of freshly ground black pepper to elevate the taste experience. Enjoy this vibrant and flavorsome pasta salad creation!