Easy Pasta Salad for Busy Weeknights
This easy pasta salad is packed with fresh vegetables and bold flavors, perfect for quick lunches or summer cookouts.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (rotini or fusilli work well)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.