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A vibrant bowl of fresh pasta salad with colorful vegetables.

Proven way to grow 5-star Pasta SaladPasta Salad

This pasta salad recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any potluck or gathering. It combines al dente pasta with a vibrant mix of vegetables and a tangy dressing, all coming together in under an hour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 1 pound Rotini pasta
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup Bell peppers (any color), diced
  • 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
  • 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool it down.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, diced bell peppers, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and dried oregano.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and chill thoroughly.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, add fresh basil or parsley. You can also customize by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.