Pasta Salad Recipe
A vibrant pasta salad with seasonal ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 2 cups of pasta. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain and Cool
After the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
Preparing Vegetables
- 4
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red bell pepper and red onion.
- 5
Prepare Fresh Basil
Wash and gently pat dry the fresh basil leaves, then tear them into smaller pieces.
Mixing the Salad
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and fresh basil.
- 7
Add Seasoning
Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar over the salad. Season with 1 tsp of black pepper.
- 8
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- 9
Toss the Salad
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well mixed.
Serving
- 10
Chill the Salad
For best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 11
Serve
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your vibrant pasta salad!
