Ensalada de pasta

Ingredientes

• 16 ounces rotini ((or any 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 ((see notes for homemade))
• 2/3 cup feta cheese ((crumbled))
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and black pepper ((to taste))

Preparación

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a big pinch of salt and the pasta. Cook it according to the package directions. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cold water to cool down. Let the pasta sit in the colander while you prepare the vegetables.

2. 2

   Cut the cucumber, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces.

3. 3

   In a big bowl, add the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, Italian dressing, feta cheese, olives, and fresh parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste then toss everything together.

4. 4

   At this point, the pasta salad is ready to eat, or you can chill it in the fridge for an hour.