This Primo Pasta Salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion. It features al dente pasta, crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and a hint of herbs and spices. This salad is incredibly easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. It's a refreshing and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed as a side or as a main course. Give this recipe a try and elevate your pasta salad game!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of fusilli or rotini pasta
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup of black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, red onion, feta cheese, basil, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!