Pasta salad

Experience a refreshing pasta salad with tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and savory seasonings, perfect for side or main courses, elevating your culinary experience.

📝 Ingredients

• 12 oz. rotini pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
• 1 cup bell pepper (any color, chopped)
• 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
• 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
2. 2In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, basil, and parsley.
3. 3In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients: olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. 4Add the cooked pasta to the vegetables and herbs in the large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
5. 5Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. You can serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld together.