Description
A fresh and flavorful Italian pasta salad packed with vibrant ingredients. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Add fresh basil and gently mix.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (after pasta is boiled)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Italian pasta salad, easy pasta salad, vegetarian pasta salad, cold pasta salad, summer salad