Description
Brighten your table with this vibrant pasta salad, a delightful blend of al dente pasta, crunchy veggies, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing, this colorful dish is perfect for summer picnics or cozy family dinners. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also customizable to suit any occasion. Get ready to impress your guests with this flavor-packed celebration of freshness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted olives (black or green)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it. Toss gently until combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg