Description
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad perfect for summer dinners. This easy recipe combines fresh vegetables, pasta, and a light dressing for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, basil, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
Keywords: easy summer dinner recipes, pasta salad, summer salad, quick dinner recipes