Lee's Vegetable Pasta Salad

Bright, refreshing, and loaded with flavor, Lee’s Vegetable Pasta Salad is the perfect go-to dish for any occasion. Featuring tender penne pasta paired with a vibrant medley of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy bell pepper, and tangy red onion, this pasta salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Black olives and crumbled feta cheese add a savory depth, while a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and dried oregano ties it all together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile, make-ahead salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or an easy weeknight dinner. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and enjoy a dish that’s as satisfying as it is healthy.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g Penne pasta
• 250 g Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 100 g Black olives, pitted and sliced
• 100 g Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the bell pepper into small bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top and give the salad one final toss.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1304.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2152.0

Total Fat 102.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 83.3mg	0%
Sodium 3147.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.1g
Protein 59.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 669.0mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 2140.0mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 47.8%