Description
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad, perfect for picnics or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini recommended)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 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, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: pasta salad, easy pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, summer salad, picnic recipe