Pasta Salad
This refreshing pasta salad is packed with colorful vegetables and tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Garlic - 1 clove, minced
- Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
- Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
- Fresh basil - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Feta cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Black olives - 1/4 cup, sliced
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Bell pepper - 1, diced
- Cucumber - 1, diced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Pasta - 8 ounces
Let's Get Started
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 5g
