Pasta Salad Vinaigrette Mccormick Style
Bright, zesty, and packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Pasta Salad Vinaigrette McCormick Style is the perfect addition to any gathering! Featuring tender rotini pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and a medley of bold seasonings like McCormick Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder, this dish is an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. The homemade vinaigrette, made with extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, ties everything together with a pop of freshness, while a sprinkle of parsley adds the finishing touch. Whether you're serving it as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a light main course, this quick and easy recipe—ready in just 30 minutes—makes a chilled, wholesome dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, and busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon McCormick garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon McCormick onion powder
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk or shake together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, McCormick Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and toss again lightly.
Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.2 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.4 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 4594 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.1 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 72.6 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1053 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1850 mg | 39% | |
*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.
