Description
A refreshing Italian pasta salad perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, bell pepper, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in the feta cheese.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving.
- You can substitute feta cheese with mozzarella or omit it for a vegan version.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian pasta salad, easy pasta salad, vegetarian salad