Description
A timeless dish that effortlessly brings vibrant flavors to your table, perfect for any occasion and easily customizable.
Ingredients
- Pasta (any short variety, like penne or rotini)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Cucumbers (diced)
- Red onions (finely chopped)
- Bell peppers (any color, diced)
- Olives (sliced, black or green)
- Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley)
- Olive oil (for the dressing)
- Red wine vinegar (for flavor)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add a pinch of salt, and cook the pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and cool under running water.
- While the pasta cools, chop your vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, adjusting seasoning as desired.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooled pasta with prepared vegetables, feta cheese, and dressing until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then toss again before serving.
Notes
For best results, make ahead a few hours or the night before. Experiment with different dressings or ingredients to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta salad, summer salad, quick meal, vegetarian recipe, customizable salad