Description
This Quick Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that evokes childhood lunchbox memories. Bursting with colorful veggies and tossed in a zesty dressing, it?s a delightful meal that?s nutritious and quick to prepare. Perfect for school lunches or picnics, this salad is easily customizable to suit any taste preference, ensuring it’s a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, fusilli, or farfalle)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), diced
- ? cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled pasta with chopped veggies and feta cheese. Pour dressing over the salad and mix gently until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg