Description
This refreshing summer pasta salad is light, flavorful, and perfect for any summer meal. Made with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, it’s easy to prepare and ideal for picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, basil, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: summer meals easy, pasta salad, quick summer recipes, light summer meals, picnic salad, easy pasta salad