Pasta Salad (bcr/italian) Recipe
Make Pasta Salad (bcr/italian) Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Cheese
Dressing
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 tsp of salt. Add 2 cups of rotini or fusilli 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 with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Preparing Vegetables
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and slice the black olives.
Making the Dressing
- 4
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combining Salad
- 5
Mix the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 6
Chill and Serve
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.