Vibrant Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe
This Vibrant Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe brings together fresh vegetables and pasta in perfect harmony.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Colander
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Serving spoons
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
- Let pasta cool completely in large bowl.
- Dice red and yellow bell peppers into pieces.
- Chop cucumber into bite-sized chunks.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and slice red onion.
- Add all vegetables to cooled pasta.
- Chop fresh basil and parsley finely.
- Whisk olive oil with red wine vinegar.
- Add minced garlic and oregano to dressing.
- Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over pasta and vegetables.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Add fresh herbs and feta cheese.
- Mix gently and refrigerate for hours.
Notes
- Use pasta shapes that hold dressing well, like penne or rotini
- Rinse cooked pasta with cold water to stop cooking process
- Add dressing while pasta is slightly warm for better absorption
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor
- Add extra olive oil if salad seems dry after chilling