This vibrant salad is a perfect blend of hearty pasta, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Every bite is a celebration of Italian cuisine flavors that transports you to sunlit Mediterranean gardens.
Ingredients
Scale:
8 ounces Rotini pasta (or your choice of pasta)
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium Cucumber, diced
1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
1/4 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Olive oil
3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
2 cloves Garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the parsley.
Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, prepared vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
