Spicy Summer Pasta Salad - A refreshing and zesty pasta salad perfect for summer cookouts.

This Spicy Summer Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of tender pasta, fresh vegetables, and a spicy kick of flavor. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a light and refreshing meal on a hot summer day.

Ingredients

• 8 oz fusilli pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 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 pasta, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
6. Garnish with additional parsley before serving.
7. Enjoy this zesty and refreshing pasta salad on a hot summer day!

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