Description
Flavorful and zesty pasta salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines twirling pasta with crisp vegetables, all tossed in a vibrant dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or casual family dinners, this salad offers an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional dried herbs.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped veggies. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding olives for briny flavor or nuts for added crunch. This salad can be prepared a day ahead; just keep the dressing separate until serving for maximum freshness.