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Cold Pasta Salads for Picnic Season

Cold Pasta Salads for Picnic Season: Easy Recipes to Try!


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  • Author: TASTYRCP
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Discover easy and delicious cold pasta salad recipes perfect for your picnic gatherings this season.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (your choice)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
  • Adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg