Description
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 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
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 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 to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or other vegetables.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
Keywords: summer pasta salad, pasta salad recipes, cold pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, easy summer salad