Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is the perfect go-to dish for warm-weather gatherings or an easy weeknight meal. Featuring tender rotini pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables like red bell peppers and red onions, this recipe is a celebration of summer's bounty. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, each bite refreshes the palate. A sprinkle of tangy feta cheese and briny black olives adds a savory punch, while fresh parsley ties it all together with a burst of bright herbaceousness. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep time, this chilled pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing side or light entree that's as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or meal prep, this recipe will quickly become a summer favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 0.75 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Slice the black olives. Chop the fresh parsley.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top for garnish.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1040.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1927.0

Total Fat 63.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1197.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 292.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 48.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235.8mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1859.4mg	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: 29.5%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 60.5%