Becky's Killer Pasta Salad

Elevate your next gathering or weeknight dinner with "Becky's Killer Pasta Salad," a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying! This easy pasta salad recipe features tender rotini pasta tossed with an irresistible medley of fresh vegetables, including juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and tangy red onion. Black olives and crumbled feta cheese add a Mediterranean twist, while a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic ties it all together. Perfectly balanced with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of oregano, this chilled salad is a crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep. Ready in just 30 minutes, "Becky's Killer Pasta Salad" is a must-try for anyone seeking a wholesome, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup black olives, sliced
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Add the cooled pasta to the bowl of vegetables and mix to combine.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to coat everything evenly.

Step 7

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2032.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4519.8

Total Fat 325.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 200.0mg	0%
Sodium 6975.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 336.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 38.9g
Protein 91.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1913.4mg	0%
Iron 35.7mg	0%
Potassium 4603.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 29.0%