Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully blended.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top just before serving.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like grilled chicken or different vegetables. Make ahead for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg