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Pasta Salad Recipe

Delicious Pasta Salad Recipe: A Refreshing Summer Must-Have

This Pasta Salad Recipe is a delightful mix of vibrant vegetables and feta, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini or any medium pasta shape
  • 1 medium English Cucumber or substitute with zucchini
  • 1 pt Grape Tomatoes or substitute with cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any color or sweet mini peppers
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion or substitute with green onions
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or substitute with basil
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing store-bought or homemade
For the Creamy Element
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese or substitute with Parmesan
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add rotini. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Chop the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Combine the ingredients. In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and olives. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to combine.
  4. Season and add feta. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Chill before serving. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
  6. Serve and enjoy. Toss the salad before serving, adding more dressing if needed, and present in a bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This pasta salad recipe is ideal for potlucks and outdoor gatherings, providing a refreshing and nutritious dish for all guests.

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