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Classic Pasta Salad

A colorful and versatile dish, perfect for summer gatherings and picnics, featuring tri-color rotini and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables

  • 8 oz tri-color rotini Cook according to package instructions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber Diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper Diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1/2 cup black olives Sliced

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Italian herbs Dried

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cook the tri-color rotini according to package instructions; drain and cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.

Dressing

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to create the vinaigrette.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.

Serving

  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve cold, garnished with extra Italian herbs or fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Cook pasta al dente to avoid mushiness. For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or zucchini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
Keyword Healthy Salad, Pasta Salad, Picnic Foods, Summer Recipes, Vegetable Salad
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