Easy Cold Pasta Salad Recipe

Easy Cold Pasta Salad Recipe

How To Make Easy Cold Pasta Salad

There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, black olives, feta cheese, and fresh basil.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  4. Add the cooked pasta to the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top. Toss to combine.

  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

  6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories : 382kcal
  • Total Fat : 15g
  • Saturated Fat : 3g
  • Cholesterol : 8mg
  • Sodium : 354mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 52g
  • Dietary Fiber : 4g
  • Sugar : 5g
  • Protein : 10g
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