Description
This classic pasta salad is a perfect side dish for summer barbecues or potlucks. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette that ties everything together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely chilled.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein to customize the salad.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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