Description
A crowd-pleasing pasta salad with Italian dressing, crisp veggies, briny olives, and salty feta that tastes even better after chilling.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini or penne according to the package directions until al dente.
- Drain and cool. Drain well. Let it cool completely (spreading on a sheet pan speeds this up). If you want, rinse briefly with cool water to stop the cooking, then drain again thoroughly.
- Build the salad. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and crumbled feta.
- Dress it. Pour Italian dressing over the top. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Season and chill. Taste, then add pepper and a little salt only if needed. Chill for 30–60 minutes for best flavor, or serve right away.
Notes
This salad is customizable—feel free to add proteins or other veggies as per your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian