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Colorful and fresh pasta salad with vegetables and dressing in a bowl

Pasta Salad

This colorful and versatile pasta salad is perfect for gatherings or a light meal, featuring fresh veggies and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients

Pasta and Veggies

  • 2 cups pasta (fusilli or rotini) Choose fusilli or rotini for best dressing adherence.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Mixing Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.

Serving

  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Keep leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. If it becomes dry, drizzle with a little olive oil or vinegar.
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