Pasta Salad Favorite

Take your summer gatherings to the next level with "Pasta Salad Favorite," a vibrant and flavorful dish that's as easy to make as it is satisfying to eat. This crowd-pleasing pasta salad combines tender rotini pasta with a fresh medley of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and black olives, all topped with tangy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this recipe becomes irresistibly flavorful with hints of garlic and oregano. The addition of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and brightness, while the chilled preparation makes this dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep. Ready in just 30 minutes, "Pasta Salad Favorite" is a versatile, healthy, and delicious recipe that will quickly become a new staple in your meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rotini pasta
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 5

Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl and mix gently until the pasta is fully combined with the vegetables and dressing.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1261.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2470.4

Total Fat 110.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4670.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 307.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 65.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 796.0mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 2108.3mg	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: 39.9%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 49.5%