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Viral Pasta Salad

This creamy and flavorful pasta salad is perfect for summer barbecues and quick dinners, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 1 lb Rotini pasta (or your choice of pasta) Cook until al dente.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved Adds sweetness and color.
  • 1 cup Cucumber, diced For crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, finely chopped Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 cup Bell peppers, diced Any color works.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced For a briny flavor.
  • 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled Can substitute for mozzarella or goat cheese.
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil Expeller pressed for flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar Brightens up the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano For flavor.
  • to taste Salt & pepper Adjust seasonings according to preference.

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Mixing Vegetables
  1. In a big bowl, combine the chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, and olives.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Toss in the cooled pasta and give it a good mix.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Final Assembly
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggies, then gently toss everything. Sprinkle the feta cheese on top.
Chilling
  1. Let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to meld those fantastic flavors.

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors. This salad stays fresh for about 3-5 days in an airtight container.