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A vibrant pasta salad in a large serving bowl, ready for a meal.

Quick way to grow the best Pasta Salad

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious pasta salad, perfect for any occasion. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
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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
  • 1 pound Rotini pasta
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 Cucumber diced
  • 0.5 Red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Black olives sliced
  • 0.5 cup Feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Dressing and Serving
  1. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add grilled chicken or shrimp to the pasta salad. You can also customize the vegetables based on your preferences, such as adding bell peppers, broccoli, or corn.