Description
This Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta with crunchy vegetables and tangy dressing. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta with the vegetables, pour the dressing over the salad, and mix well to combine.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Give the salad a final toss before serving. Enjoy your zesty Italian pasta salad!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or your favorite vegetables.
- This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
