Summer Pasta Salad
Dive into the refreshing flavors of this Summer Pasta Salad, a vibrant dish bursting with fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make salad will impress your guests and delight your taste buds. Customize it with seasonal ingredients for a unique twist that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the chopped vegetables. Gently toss to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your salad by adding grilled chicken for protein or olives for an extra flavor boost. To enhance freshness, always use seasonal produce from local markets when possible.