25-Minute Memorial Day Pasta Salad That Steals the Show
A refreshing pasta salad perfect for Memorial Day gatherings. Combines pasta, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for an hour before serving.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg