How To Make The Perfect Picnic 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!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- for the dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and fresh basil.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Add the cooled pasta and feta cheese to the bowl with the veggies. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 350kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 11mg
- Sodium : 380mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 38g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 9g
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