Summer Addiction Pasta Salad
Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, the Summer Addiction Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for warm-weather gatherings. This refreshing dish combines tender rotini pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and briny black olives, all tied together with a tangy homemade dressing infused with garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil add the perfect finishing touch, making every bite a harmony of textures and tastes. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this pasta salad is an easy, make-ahead recipe ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or light lunches. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and fresh, wholesome goodness, it's a true summer staple that you'll crave all season long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz dry rotini pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 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 it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped basil leaves.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.9 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3027 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.7 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1589 mg | 34% | |
*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.
