Pasta Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Rotini Pasta (dry) 60 g · 220 kcal
• Cherry Tomatoes 70 g · 13 kcal
• Cucumber 70 g · 10 kcal
• Bell Pepper (mixed colors) 70 g · 18 kcal
• Red Onion 15 g · 6 kcal
• Feta Cheese (crumbled) 30 g · 80 kcal
• Olive Oil (for dressing) 15 g · 130 kcal
• Red Wine Vinegar 15 g · 3 kcal
• Dijon Mustard 5 g · 5 kcal
• Garlic (minced) 3 g · 4 kcal
• Dried Oregano 1 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool, then set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and dried oregano to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then add the crumbled feta cheese.
5. Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.