Delicious and Refreshing Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean pasta salad is a perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue. Filled with colorful and vibrant vegetables, tangy feta cheese, olives, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing, this salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. It's a light and refreshing dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. pasta (such as rotini or bowtie)
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Garnish with additional parsley and feta cheese before serving.

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