Description
A simple and delicious pasta salad recipe that you can enjoy any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked pasta
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup of bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup of olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
- Gently fold in the feta cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary needs.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Swap feta cheese with a dairy-free alternative if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta salads, easy recipes, healthy salads