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Healthy Pasta Salad: 5 Reasons It's Your New Favorite Dish

This vibrant and healthy pasta salad is packed with fresh vegetables and a light balsamic dressing. It's the perfect dish for a quick lunch or a summer gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta per package instructions.
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. Combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta.
  4. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.