Rotelle Pasta Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Cooked Rotelle Pasta 158 g · 203 kcal
• Cherry Tomatoes 50 g · 9 kcal
• Cucumber 42 g · 6 kcal
• Red Bell Pepper 33 g · 10 kcal
• Red Onion 13 g · 5 kcal
• Cheddar Cheese (cubed) 25 g · 101 kcal
• Olive Oil 15 g · 133 kcal
• Red Wine Vinegar 10 g · 2 kcal
• Dried Oregano 1 g · 1 kcal
• Garlic Powder 1 g · 2 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the rotelle pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain well and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta, then set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rotelle pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion.
3. Add the cubed cheddar cheese to the salad mixture.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, a pinch of sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture, then toss gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.