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A refreshing pasta salad with various vegetables in a large bowl

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This quick and easy pasta salad is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It's packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
Dressing and Serving
  1. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine; serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

For extra flavor, add some chopped fresh basil or parsley. You can also customize this salad with your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or olives.