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Tangy Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad featuring fresh vegetables, tangy olives, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for summer picnics.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Start by boiling a large pot of salted water, then cook your pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Let the colors mingle as you stir gently.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until fully combined and emulsified.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad, then toss with care to ensure every ingredient gets a coating of that zesty goodness.
  5. Serve your creation chilled or at room temperature, allowing the flavors to seep into each other.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare the salad a few hours in advance or even the night before; store in the refrigerator for the best flavor melding.

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Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean salad, summer salad, vegetarian, easy recipe, picnic food

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