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Pasta Salad for a Crowd

A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad perfect for gatherings, packed with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 pound rotini pasta or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup black olives sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pasta salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Great for potlucks and barbecues.

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