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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

A refreshing and easy-to-make Italian pasta salad perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g Pasta any short pasta
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ½ cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Black Olives sliced
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup Basil chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and basil.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4. Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Pasta Salad
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