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Greek Pasta Salad

A refreshing and colorful dish packed with vibrant vegetables and tangy feta cheese, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the vegetables by dicing the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Combine the cooled pasta with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
  4. Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Dress the salad by pouring the dressing over the pasta mixture and tossing gently.
  6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve as a side dish or main course. Garnish with extra feta or olives if desired.

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Keywords: Greek, Pasta Salad, Mediterranean, Healthy, Summer Dish