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Classic Pasta Salad: Discover Your New Favorite Recipe!

A refreshing and flavorful 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: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper any color
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Begin by boiling the fusilli pasta in salted water according to the package directions until it reaches a firm yet tender texture. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooled fusilli, grape tomatoes, diced bell pepper, red onion, and kalamata olives.
  3. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the mixture and sprinkle with dried basil, salt, and pepper. Gently fold the ingredients together until everything is well coated.
  4. Transfer the pasta salad to an airtight container and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
  5. Just before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and taste to see if any additional seasoning is needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a heartier dish, add in some diced grilled shrimp or chickpeas.
  • Swap the balsamic vinaigrette for a lemon-olive oil dressing for a zesty twist.

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