Perfect Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Perfect Summer Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DRESSING:; 3/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar; 3/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley; 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 3/4 Tablespoons Salt; _____; FOR THE SALAD:; 1 pound Pasta, Cooked (any Short Cut); 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved Or Quartered; 1/2 cups Cucumbers, Diced; 1/2 cups Carrots, Diced; 3 whole Green Onions; 1/2 cans (5 Oz. Can) Crumbled Feta Cheese

Servings: persons

FOR THE DRESSING:
3/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar
3/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cups Sugar
1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley
1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
3/4 Tablespoons Salt
_____
FOR THE SALAD:
1 pound Pasta, Cooked (any Short Cut)
1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Halved Or Quartered
1/2 cups Cucumbers, Diced
1/2 cups Carrots, Diced
3 whole Green Onions
1/2 cans (5 Oz. Can) Crumbled Feta Cheese

1
Combine the dressing ingredients in a lidded jar and shake to combine thoroughly. I like to make the dressing the night before so the flavors can meld. Store it in the fridge then take it out about a half hour before you want to use it so the olive oil will re-liquefy.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, uniformly dice all your veggies. The ones listed on the ingredient list are my go-to ones, but bell peppers, peas, asparagus, etc. would all be good. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and run cold water over it to stop the cooking process.
3
Add cooked pasta and veggies to a large bowl. Shake up your dressing one more time and add about 2/3 of it. Stir up the salad and add more dressing or veggies as you see fit. Taste and adjust seasonings. Lastly, toss in your feta cheese. It's best to let the salad sit for a few hours or overnight in the fridge.
4
P.S. All veggie measurements are approximates. Customize this salad to your liking! The dressing is the best part anyways.

1185

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DRESSING:, 3/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar, 3/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Sugar, and more.

Yes, Perfect Summer Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Perfect Summer Pasta Salad

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