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Easy Summer Meals for a Crowd: Pasta Salad Delight


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and colorful pasta salad that’s perfect for summer gatherings and can easily feed a crowd.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 10

Keywords: easy summer meals for a crowd, pasta salad, summer recipes, make-ahead meals