Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad featuring fresh vegetables and creamy feta, perfect for gatherings or a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice, e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool. Let it sit in the colander while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, bring together the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over your vibrant mixture. Gently toss everything together, ensuring each ingredient gets a delightful coating of that creamy goodness.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.
Notes
Prepare this pasta salad ahead of time for busy days; it tastes even better after sitting! Feel free to customize the vegetables and proteins to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg