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Healthy Pasta Salad


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  • Author: chef-emmy
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and nourishing pasta salad full of fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a tangy dressing, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine in a large bowl the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Best if made a day ahead to allow flavors to meld together.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg