Description
This quick and easy pasta salad is a refreshing American side dish made with rotini, crisp vegetables, feta, and Italian dressing—ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rotini (or other pasta shape)
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt.
2. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
3. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Let it drain well.
4. Chop the cucumber, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into small bite-sized pieces.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, Italian dressing, feta cheese, black olives, and parsley.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Toss everything together until well combined.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For homemade Italian dressing, whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste.
Chilling the pasta salad enhances the flavor as it allows the ingredients to meld.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.