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pasta salad recipe

Best Pasta Salad Recipe in Just 30 Minutes – Irresistible!

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and refreshing pasta salad recipe perfect for picnics or quick meals.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss gently.
  5. Sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: pasta salad, easy recipe, Mediterranean salad