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Italian pasta salad with rotini, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, and herbs being dressed with olive oil in a white bowl.

Cold Pasta Salad Recipe

Fresh, flavorful, and easy to make, this cold pasta salad combines al dente pasta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette. It’s the ultimate make-ahead side or light main dish that everyone loves.

Prep a big bowl of cold pasta salad today and enjoy delicious leftovers all week!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz pasta (rotini or fusilli)
  • 1 red bell pepper (1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cucumber)
  • ½ red onion (¾ cup black olives)
  • ½ cup feta or mozzarella (¼ cup chopped herbs)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil (3 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp Dijon (1 garlic clove, salt, pepper, oregano)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta al dente, rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop vegetables and herbs.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  4. Mix everything in a large bowl.
  5. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 260

  • Fat: 12g

  • Carbs: 30g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 6g

  • Sodium: 350mg

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Find it online: https://www.fastzestyrecipes.com/cold-pasta-salad/