Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings. Packed with colors and flavors, this dish is easy to prepare and family-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 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
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water, allowing it to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and feta cheese.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a smaller bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Make ahead for best flavor and enjoy up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg