Enjoy the flavors of summer with this delicious and refreshing pasta toss. Packed with colorful vegetables and tossed in a light and tangy dressing, this dish is perfect for hot summer days. It's easy to prepare and can be served as a main course or a side dish. Make this for your next outdoor picnic or barbecue and impress your friends and family with this vibrant and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, basil, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the large bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve chilled.
Interesting Facts
The combination of fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and basil gives this pasta toss a refreshing taste.
Kalamata olives add a tangy and briny flavor to the dish.
Using red wine vinegar adds a subtle acidity to the dressing.
Feta cheese provides a creamy and salty element to balance out the flavors.
This pasta toss can be customized by adding or substituting other vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini.