Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is the perfect go-to dish for warm-weather gatherings or an easy weeknight meal. Featuring tender rotini pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables like red bell peppers and red onions, this recipe is a celebration of summer's bounty. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, each bite refreshes the palate. A sprinkle of tangy feta cheese and briny black olives adds a savory punch, while fresh parsley ties it all together with a burst of bright herbaceousness. Ready in just 30 minutes with minimal prep time, this chilled pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing side or light entree that's as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or meal prep, this recipe will quickly become a summer favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Slice the black olives. Chop the fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top for garnish.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1927 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.8 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1859 mg | 40% | |
*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.
