Description
A refreshing and customizable pasta salad perfect for any occasion, loaded with fresh veggies and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
- Pasta (rotini or penne)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Bell Peppers
- Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Dressing (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling your pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the Veggies: While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with your chopped veggies, olives, and feta cheese.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Chill: Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
Feel free to personalize your pasta salad with proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas, and add leafy greens for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean salad, summer salad, quick recipes, healthy salad