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Pasta Salad Recipe

Refreshing Pasta Salad Recipe with Feta and Fresh Veggies

This Pasta Salad Recipe features a colorful medley of fresh veggies and creamy feta, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini or Medium Pasta Shape or any medium pasta shape you love
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese adjust based on your taste
  • 1 medium English Cucumber or any type of cucumber
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any color
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives optional
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion or Green Onions chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, or substitute basil or cilantro

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Chopping Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta and vegetables, add dressing and parsley, and toss gently.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Fold in crumbled feta cheese and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. Stir before serving and add more dressing if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or picnics and can be made ahead of time to enhance flavor.

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