Pasta Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Dressings
Cheese (optional)
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Add 2 cups of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and Cool
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Vegetable Preparation
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, chop the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and finely slice the red onion. Place all chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- 4
Add Spinach
Add the fresh spinach to the bowl with the other chopped vegetables.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- 7
Add Cheese
If using, crumble the feta cheese over the top of the pasta salad and gently mix it in.
- 8
Serve
Serve the pasta salad immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!