Description
A festive pasta salad perfect for Christmas gatherings. This dish combines colorful ingredients for a vibrant and tasty side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle fresh basil on top before serving.
Notes
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: christmas pasta salad, festive salad, holiday side dish