Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings, packed with colorful veggies and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, red onion, bell peppers, sliced olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a separate 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 everything evenly.
- For best results, chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead beneficial as the flavors meld beautifully. Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg