Savory Vegetable Pasta Salad

This Savory Vegetable Pasta Salad is a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and al dente pasta, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette that elevates any meal. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch, it's both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fusilli or penne) - 150 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and kalamata olives.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl of vegetables and pour the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine.
5. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley, and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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