Description
This vibrant pasta salad is packed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a tangy dressing, making it a perfect quick potluck dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add any other vegetables or proteins you like, such as grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for even better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Keywords: quick potluck ideas, pasta salad, easy potluck recipes, cold pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, potluck side dishes