Best Potluck Pasta Salad
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Homemade pasta salad that's perfect for any potluck or backyard bbq!
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Ingredients
PASTA SALAD
- 1 box uncooked short-cut pasta (I used farfalle but rotini or penne work as well), 16oz
- 2/3 cup sliced red onions
- 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes halved (regular cherry or grape tomatoes work as well)
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup pickled capers jarred
- 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
HOMEMADE DRESSING
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 1/2 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed if possible
- 2 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh minced oregano
- 2 tsp fresh minced parsley
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil over HIGH heat. Salt the water with about a tablespoon of salt. Add pasta and cook until just al dente (according to package instructions).
- Drain pasta and toss with a light drizzle of olive oil. Set aside to cool slightly.
- While pasta is cooling, chop tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Set aside in a large mixing bowl and add capers to the bowl.
- Add dressing ingredients, except for olive oil, to a bowl and whisk to combine. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil, and continue whisking until completely combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper accordingly.
- Add the cooked pasta and crumbled feta cheese to the large bowl with the vegetables. Pour dressing over the top and toss to combine.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours, up to 2 days.
- Serve cold or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, if making more than several hours ahead of time, make extra of the dressing and toss 1/4 cup of the extra dressing with the pasta before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
377mg
(16%)
Potassium
192mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
16.1mg
(18%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 16.1mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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