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A bowl of fresh pasta salad with colorful vegetables

Proven way to grow the perfect 7-ingredient Pasta Salad

A simple yet delicious pasta salad recipe featuring just seven key ingredients, perfect for any gathering or a quick weeknight meal. Enjoy this refreshing and easy-to-make dish that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz Pasta e.g., Rotini
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 Cucumber large, diced
  • 1/2 Red Onion small, thinly sliced
  • 1 can (6 oz) Black Olives sliced
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing or to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. While pasta cooks, prepare vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red onion, and slice black olives.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  4. Pour Italian dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the pasta salad a few hours in advance and allow it to chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.