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Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipes to Wow Your Guests


  • Author: ushinzomr

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or rotini)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and basil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 34
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 8