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Pasta Salad

A refreshing and colorful pasta salad perfect for picnics and gatherings, loaded with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne) cooked and cooled
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cheese
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Vegetables
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooled pasta and feta cheese to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas.

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