Summer Pasta Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Summer Pasta Salad
Description
This salad starts with cooking rotini pasta to al dente, then cooling it under cold water to stop cooking. The dressing is prepared by shaking together vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for a balanced tangy and savory flavor. The salad combines a variety of diced and sliced fresh vegetables along with grilled corn off the cob, which contributes a smoky sweetness.
Crumbled feta cheese adds creaminess and a salty tang, while chopped fresh herbs such as dill, basil, parsley, or cilantro provide green, aromatic notes. The salad’s texture is crisp from fresh vegetables, tender from pasta, and creamy from feta, suited for warm weather meals or potlucks.
Leftovers keep well for up to five days when stored in an airtight container and can benefit from a quick stir to redistribute dressing before serving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 small zucchini diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- ¾ cup carrots julienned
- 1 corn grilled with kernels removed, on the cob
- ½ cup radish sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs any combination of dill, basil, parsley, or cilantro
Dressing
- ½ cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well to combine.
- Combine pasta and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss top combine. Top with additional feta cheese and herbs if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Stir the salad before serving to refresh the dressing and flavors.
- Fresh herbs like dill, basil, parsley, or cilantro can be varied according to preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2300IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 37.8mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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