Here’s a simple, tasty pasta salad recipe that’s perfect as a side or light meal 🥗🍝
🥗 Easy Pasta Salad
Serves 4–6
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (rotini, penne, or bowtie)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup black olives (optional)
- ½ cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Prepare veggies: chop tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, and olives.
- Make dressing: whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix pasta, veggies, and dressing.
- Add cheese & herbs: fold in feta and parsley.
- Chill: Refrigerate 30–60 minutes for best flavor.
💡 Tips
- Protein option: add grilled chicken, tuna, or chickpeas
- Make ahead: pasta salad tastes even better after a few hours
- Flavor boosters: sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, or capers
If you want, I can also give you a creamy version, a Mediterranean version, or a healthy low-carb pasta salad recipe.
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