Pasta Salad Recipe
Make Pasta Salad 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
Herbs and Seasoning
Cheese (optional)
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
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.
Preparing the Salad
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and fresh basil.
Dressing the Salad
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serving
- 8
Add Cheese (optional)
If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- 9
Chill and Serve
Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
