Perfectly Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound of dried elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup of diced red onion
• 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup of chopped olives
• 1/4 cup of feta cheese

Directions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
3. Add the cooked macaroni, parsley, red onion, red bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese to the bowl. Stir to combine.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pasta salad is a popular Italian-style dish that has been around since the 19th century.
• The secret to a delicious pasta salad is to use a flavorful dressing.
• Adding fresh herbs such as parsley can help to brighten up the flavor of the dish.
• Feta cheese is a great addition to pasta salad as it adds a salty and creamy flavor.