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Classic Pasta Salad

A colorful pasta salad with crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and fresh herbs—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad, Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 side servings
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad

  • 12 oz rotini pasta or fusilli
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, onion, and feta.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Customize with grilled chicken, pepperoni, or extra vegetables. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword Pasta, Picnic, Vegetables
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