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A vibrant pasta salad with fresh vegetables and herbs

Proven way to grow the perfect 7-ingredient Pasta Salad

This incredibly easy 7-ingredient pasta salad is guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering, offering a refreshingly simple and flavorful dish that comes together in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 225 g pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 0.5 medium cucumber
  • 0.25 cup red onion
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese
  • 0.5 cup black olives
  • 0.5 cup Italian dressing

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool, and set aside.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.
  2. Pour Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.
Serving
  1. Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. This salad is also great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.