This easy cold pasta salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side or a main course. Made with colorful vegetables, tender pasta, and a tangy dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight meal. It's quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a crowd-pleasing option for any occasion. With a preparing time of just 20 minutes, you'll have a delicious and satisfying salad ready to serve in no time.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings according to your preference.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the pasta salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing.
- Garnish with additional parsley leaves, if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
