Description
This Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any gathering, from summer barbecues to picnics. Bursting with fresh vegetables and tangy feta cheese, it’s not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this quick and easy recipe that serves up to 12 people. Versatile and customizable, you can add your favorite ingredients or proteins to create a unique dish that suits your taste. Enjoy it as a side dish or make it the star of your meal prep. Delight your guests with this delicious Pasta Salad that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: black olives, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the bell pepper, and onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta and all chopped vegetables.
- Add Italian dressing, feta cheese, olives (if using), parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss well to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg