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A vibrant bowl of fresh pasta salad with colorful vegetables.

Proven way to grow 5-star Pasta Salad

A delicious and easy recipe for a 5-star pasta salad that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Pasta rotini or penne
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 Cucumber diced
  • 0.5 Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper yellow or orange, diced
  • 0.5 cup Olives pitted, sliced
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing your favorite
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook pasta al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Combine cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and olives in a large bowl.
  3. Add feta cheese and Italian dressing, then toss to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the pasta salad for at least an hour before serving.