Linda's Pasta Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Linda’s Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for any occasion. This vibrant salad combines tender rotini pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and briny black olives, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of honey for balance. Crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley add a creamy, herbaceous finish, making this salad as satisfying as it is colorful. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy pasta salad is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled for a deliciously tangy and refreshing bite every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cups black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.75 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta, then set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1384.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2678.1

Total Fat 125.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 150.0mg	0%
Sodium 5190.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 313.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 74.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1085.8mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 2243.3mg	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: 42.2%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 46.7%