Description
A simple and tasty pasta salad recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (any type)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (red wine or balsamic)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you like.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins.
- Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salads, easy recipe, beginner friendly