Perfect Pasta Salad
Elevate your potluck game with this Perfect Pasta Salad, an irresistible mix of tender rotini pasta, crisp veggies, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed with a zesty homemade dressing. Bursting with fresh flavors from cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, and black olives, this vibrant salad is as colorful as it is delicious. A flavorful dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey brings everything together beautifully. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or a light main course—either way, it’s guaranteed to be the star of any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Black olives, sliced
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool completely in a colander while you prepare the vegetables and dressing.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and toss lightly to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.3 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.4 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 5694 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.7 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 85.0 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1476 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 2908 mg | 62% | |
*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.
