Description
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (bowtie, penne, or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and adjust dressing or seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: pasta salad, easy pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, cold pasta salad, pasta salad recipe