“Pasta Salad” is a popular and versatile dish, perfect for parties, picnics, or as a light meal during the day. This salad combines the flavors of pasta with the freshness of vegetables and an easy-to-make dressing. You can adjust the ingredients to suit personal tastes or seasonal availability.
Ingredients:
- Pasta: 500g, tube-shaped or bow-tie, cooked
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Cucumber: 1 cup, diced
- Colorful Bell Peppers: 1 cup, chopped
- Red Onion: 1/2 cup, thinly sliced
- Black or Green Olives: 1/4 cup, sliced
- Feta Cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Vinaigrette or Italian Dressing: to taste
Directions:
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- Add vinaigrette or Italian dressing and mix well.
- Add fresh cilantro before serving.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
This pasta salad can be adapted with various vegetables and can also include proteins like chicken, salmon, or beans for a more nutritious meal.
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