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Classic Pasta Salad: Discover the Ultimate Recipe!

A refreshing and colorful Mediterranean pasta salad perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Begin by boiling the fusilli pasta in salted water until it reaches a tender yet firm texture. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a spacious bowl, mix the cooled pasta with grape tomatoes, zucchini, red bell pepper, green onion, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the mixture and gently fold everything together until well combined.
  4. Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
  5. Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, which will enhance the flavors. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • To add more protein, consider incorporating diced grilled shrimp or cannellini beans.
  • For a zesty twist, replace the balsamic vinaigrette with a lemon-herb dressing.

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