Sarah's Fabulous Summer Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and full of flavor, Sarah's Fabulous Summer Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for warm-weather gatherings or easy weeknight meals. Featuring al dente rotini or bowtie pasta tossed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and briny kalamata olives, it delivers a medley of textures in every bite. Crumbled feta cheese and fragrant fresh basil elevate the dish, while a tangy, homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties it all together. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and served chilled, this pasta salad is as refreshing as it is delicious. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a simple alfresco dinner, this colorful dish is a must-try summer favorite! Keywords: summer pasta salad, easy pasta salad recipe, Mediterranean pasta salad, fresh summer sides, Sarah's pasta salad.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (rotini or bowtie)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 0.75 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl of vegetables and toss to combine.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Sprinkle the chopped basil on top and give the salad a final toss.
Step 7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1463.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1913.5 |
| Total Fat 122.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5423.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 161.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.3g | |
| Protein 43.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 853.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1841.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories