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Fusilli pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, black olives, and feta cheese, served in a rustic bowl.

The Best Pasta Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. rotini
  • 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese adjust to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped English cucumber
  • 1 pint halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper any color
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives optional
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onions
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
    Cooked rotini pasta in a metal strainer on a light blue surface.
  • While the pasta cooks, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onions.
    Colorful pasta salad with fresh vegetables and herbs on white serving dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables, Italian dressing, and parsley. Toss to evenly coat.
    Creamy pasta salad with vegetables and crumbled feta cheese, served in a white dish.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, then fold in the feta cheese. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld the flavors.
    Creamy pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, fresh basil, and crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 322mgFiber: 2g
Keyword easy pasta salad, pasta, potluck, salad
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