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Best Pasta Salad


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, zesty pasta salad bursting with vibrant veggies and feta cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (your choice: rotini, penne, or farfalle)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup olives, sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup Italian-style dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain it and let it cool completely.
  2. Combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced olives, crumbled feta cheese, and diced red onion in a spacious bowl.
  3. Dress the pasta salad with Italian dressing and gently toss everything together until well combined.
  4. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper according to your preference.
  5. Chill the pasta salad before serving, or serve it at room temperature to enjoy the refreshing flavors.

Notes

This pasta salad is great for make-ahead meals; flavors meld beautifully as it sits in the fridge.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg