Description
Brighten your summer gatherings with this vibrant summer pasta salad! Bursting with colorful veggies and zesty flavors, this dish is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a light lunch. Easy to prepare and customizable to fit any dietary preference, each bite delivers the joy of summer. Pair it with your favorite drinks and enjoy the sunshine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Prep the Veggies: While pasta cooks, chop tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and slice red onion. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- 3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: Add cooled pasta to the bowl with veggies. Toss with feta cheese and herbs.
- 5. Serve: Mix well until evenly coated with dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 210g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg