Summer Addiction Pasta Salad

Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, the Summer Addiction Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for warm-weather gatherings. This refreshing dish combines tender rotini pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and briny black olives, all tied together with a tangy homemade dressing infused with garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil add the perfect finishing touch, making every bite a harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this pasta salad is an easy, make-ahead recipe ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or light lunches. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and fresh, wholesome goodness, it's a true summer staple that you'll crave all season long!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz dry rotini pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup black olives, sliced
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cloves 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. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1189.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2283.4

Total Fat 104.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3027.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 293.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 48.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 157.3mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 1589.3mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 50.8%