Ingredients
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- 12 ounces pasta (rotini or bowties)
- 2 big handfuls cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Olives (optional)
- Feta crumbles or mini mozzarella balls
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or a pinch of sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until just tender.
- Rinse the pasta under cool water and drain well.
- Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Shake up the dressing ingredients in a jar until well combined.
- Toss the pasta, vegetables, herbs, and cheese together in a large bowl.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, reserve some dressing to refresh the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg