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Summer Pasta Salad with Vegetables

Summer Pasta Salad with Vegetables

A vibrant and refreshing Summer Pasta Salad with Vegetables that captures the essence of a flourishing summer garden, featuring a rainbow of fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (16 oz) Rotini or Fusilli Pasta
  • 1 large English Cucumber, diced
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers (Red and Yellow), chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives, sliced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook it according to the package instructions until it reaches an al dente texture.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare your vegetables. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Mince the red onion finely.
  3. Drain the pasta in a colander. Rinse it immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
  4. In a small glass jar or a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, the chopped vegetables, the sliced olives, and the crumbled feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently.
  6. Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top and give it one final toss. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. If it seems dry the next day, add a small drizzle of olive oil or a splash of vinegar.