Tuscan Herb Pasta Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

July 7, 2026

When summer is in full swing, a great pasta salad is one of those recipes everyone needs in their back pocket. This Tuscan Herb Pasta Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette is fresh, colorful, easy to make, and full of bright Mediterranean-inspired flavor.

Made with our Tuscan Herb Olive Oil and Champagne Vinegar, this pasta salad is anything but ordinary. The Tuscan Herb Olive Oil adds a savory blend of herbaceous flavor, while the Champagne Vinegar brings a crisp, delicate tang that keeps the salad light, balanced, and perfect for warm-weather meals.

This is the kind of recipe that works beautifully for backyard cookouts, easy lunches, picnic sides, potlucks, beach days, and simple weeknight dinners. Tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta, and tender pasta, it is fresh, satisfying, and easy to make ahead.

Why You’ll Love This Tuscan Herb Pasta Salad

Fresh and flavorful: Tuscan Herb Olive Oil adds savory depth without needing a long list of seasonings.
Perfect for summer: Champagne Vinegar keeps the dressing bright, crisp, and refreshing.
Great make-ahead recipe: The flavor gets even better as it chills.
Easy to customize: Add grilled chicken, salami, mozzarella, roasted vegetables, or chickpeas.

The Perfect Pairing: Tuscan Herb Olive Oil + Champagne Vinegar

Our Tuscan Herb Olive Oil is one of those pantry favorites that instantly makes simple ingredients taste more delicious. It brings a savory, herby flavor that pairs beautifully with pasta, vegetables, grilled chicken, bread, and roasted potatoes.

Paired with Champagne Vinegar, it creates a vinaigrette that is light, elegant, and full of flavor. The vinegar adds a clean, crisp finish that balances the richness of the olive oil and the salty bite of the feta and olives.

How to Serve Tuscan Herb Pasta Salad

Serve this pasta salad chilled or at room temperature alongside grilled chicken, burgers, seafood, sandwiches, or a simple charcuterie board. It is also wonderful on its own as a light lunch or paired with a glass of crisp white wine.

For a heartier meal, add sliced grilled chicken, chickpeas, tuna, or salami. For extra freshness, toss in chopped basil, parsley, or arugula right before serving.

Make It Ahead

This pasta salad is a wonderful make-ahead dish. Prepare it a few hours before serving and let it chill in the refrigerator so the flavors have time to come together. Before serving, give it a quick toss and add an extra drizzle of Tuscan Herb Olive Oil or a splash of Champagne Vinegar to brighten it back up.

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Tuscan Herb Pasta Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

A fresh and flavorful summer pasta salad made with Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, Champagne Vinegar, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta, and a simple homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for cookouts, picnics, meal prep, and easy warm-weather dinners.

Author: The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Category: Salads
Cuisine: American/Mediterranean Inspired

Ingredients

12 ounces rotini, fusilli, or your favorite short pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup The Little Shop Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
3 tablespoons The Little Shop Champagne Vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Optional: 1 cup grilled chicken, chickpeas, salami, or mozzarella pearls

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain the pasta and rinse briefly under cool water to stop the cooking. Let it drain well.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, Champagne Vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until well combined.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the Champagne vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
Before serving, toss again and taste for seasoning. Add an extra drizzle of Tuscan Herb Olive Oil or a splash of Champagne Vinegar if needed.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.