Classic Pasta Salad Recipe: The Best Fresh Take You’ll Love
A classic pasta salad recipe that combines fresh ingredients for a delightful dish perfect for any gathering.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as bell peppers or carrots for more crunch.
- You can substitute the feta cheese with mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
Keywords: A CLASSIC PASTA SALAD RECIPE