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pasta salad

Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad with crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and herbs—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or easy meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 side servings
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 12 oz rotini pasta or penne
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup black olives 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 oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 9–11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives, and feta cheese.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Chill for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Customize with grilled chicken, chickpeas, or extra veggies. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Easy, Pasta, Vegetables
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