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Italian Pasta Salad

A refreshing and colorful Italian Pasta Salad, perfect for picnics and gatherings, loaded with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. While the pasta is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and slice the black olives.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and feta cheese.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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