Pasta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad combining al dente pasta, seasonal vegetables, briny olives, and tangy feta, all dressed with zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli, rotini, or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 each bell pepper, diced (any color)
- ½ cup olives, sliced (Kalamata or black olives work well)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled Can be substituted with plant-based cheese for dairy-free option.
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Italian dressing Store-bought or homemade.
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and gently toss to combine.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This pasta salad is perfect for potlucks and picnics. It can be customized with additional ingredients like fresh herbs or proteins.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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