Healthy Summer Pasta Salad
This healthy summer pasta salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that's perfect for warm weather. This pasta salad is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for picnics, barbecues, or any summer gathering.
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole-grain pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Homemade Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, basil, and parsley.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.