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Summer Pasta Salad

A refreshing and vibrant summer pasta salad, perfect for warm days, combining fresh vegetables and herbs with a zesty dressing.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: summer salad, pasta salad, fresh vegetables, quick recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
  • Add the black olives and red onion.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Fold in the feta cheese and fresh basil.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 3g