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Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipes for a Joyful Gathering


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces Pasta (your choice)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium Cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh basil before serving.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Notes

  • Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • You can customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
  • This pasta salad can be made a day ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 10