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Cold Pasta Salad Recipe

A refreshing and easy-to-make cold pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pasta (any short variety)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup Red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Black olives, sliced
  • ½ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil, chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. 5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cold Pasta Salad
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