🥗 Summertime Smoky Citrus Pasta Salad

🌞 Ingredients:

12 oz tri-color rotini pasta (cooked al dente, rinsed cold)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup cucumber, diced

1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice

1 ½ tsp Rollicking Buckaroo Smoky Citrus Salt (more to taste)

1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Orange wedges for garnish (optional)

🧑🍳 Instructions:

Cook the Pasta
Boil rotini until just tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.

Mix the Veggies
In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and herbs.

Make the Dressing
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), Smoky Citrus Salt, and black pepper until well combined.

1. oss It Together
   Add pasta to the veggies, pour over dressing, and toss until everything is evenly coated.Chill & Serve
   Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Serve cold, garnished with fresh herbs and a wedge of orange for that citrusy visual pop.

🌈 Why It Works

The Smoky Citrus Salt infuses the salad with a bright citrus zing and a hint of natural smoke, elevating every bite without overpowering the fresh summer veggies.