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Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

A refreshing and easy-to-make summer pasta salad, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pasta (rotini or fusilli)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup Red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Black olives, sliced
  • ½ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil, chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and basil.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Pasta Salad, Summer
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