Description
Celebrate Memorial Day with this easy and delicious recipe that is perfect for outdoor gatherings, barbecues, or picnics. This dish is simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow, rotini, or your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, toss the salad again and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- This dish can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy memorial day food, memorial day salad, pasta salad recipe, summer salad, picnic food