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A bowl of fresh pasta salad with colorful vegetables

Proven Way to Grow the Perfect 7-Ingredient Pasta Salad

This easy 7-ingredient pasta salad is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. It's packed with flavor and comes together in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 225 g Pasta
  • 1.5 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Cucumber
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion
  • 100 g Feta Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives
  • 0.5 cup Italian Dressing

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
  3. Crumble the feta cheese and halve the Kalamata olives.
Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives.
  2. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.

Notes

For an extra boost of flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil. You can also customize the vegetables based on your preferences, such as bell peppers or broccoli florets.