Roxanne's Pasta Salad Supreme

Roxanne’s Pasta Salad Supreme is the perfect fusion of vibrant Mediterranean flavors and garden-fresh ingredients, making it a crowd-pleasing choice for picnics, potlucks, and casual dinners. This refreshing pasta salad features tender bow-tie pasta tossed with crisp cucumber, bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and savory black olives, all balanced by the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and honey ties the dish together, while a sprinkle of fresh basil adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this colorful creation is both easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a summer-inspired dish that’s as versatile as it is irresistible! Keywords: Mediterranean pasta salad, easy pasta salad recipe, vegetarian pasta salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
• 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture.

Step 5

Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the salad and gently fold it in.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Roxanne's Pasta Salad Supreme!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1484.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2627.8

Total Fat 125.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 150.0mg	0%
Sodium 4148.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 74.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1203.6mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 2418.6mg	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: 42.3%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 46.5%