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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!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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
 

  • Cook pasta al dente, rinse under cold water.
  • Chop vegetables and herbs.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  • Mix everything in a large bowl.
  • 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
Keyword Cold Pasta Salad Recipe