Description
This vibrant and refreshing cold pasta salad is perfect for summer gatherings. It’s packed with fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and is super easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) pasta of your choice (penne, rotini, or bowtie)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled at your summer gathering.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding your favorite ingredients like grilled chicken, avocado, or other vegetables.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
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