Description
A delightful and easy pasta salad, perfect for summer gatherings, filled with vibrant veggies and creamy feta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, black olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time, improving the flavor as it chills. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg