Easy Pasta Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Easy Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for busy weeknights, potlucks, or summer barbecues. Featuring tender rotini pasta tossed with a vibrant medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, tangy black olives, and crunchy red onion, this salad strikes the perfect balance between texture and taste. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a blend of seasonings ties everything together, while crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes and easy to make ahead, this versatile pasta salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a hassle-free option for any occasion. Healthy, colorful, and incredibly satisfying, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

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, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside to drain completely.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces, and slice the black olives.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Add the crumbled feta cheese and give the salad a final toss, being careful not to break up the cheese too much.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Easy Pasta Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1152.3 grams (1152.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2336

Total Fat 96.60g	124%
Saturated Fat 27.20g	136%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.80g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2963mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 296.80g	108%
Dietary Fiber 20.30g	73%
Total Sugars 28.60g
Protein 65.50g	131%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 833mg	64%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 1934mg	41%

*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: 37.5%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 51.2%