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Penne Pasta Salad

A refreshing and colorful penne pasta salad, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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