Classic Pasta Salad
A refreshing and hearty pasta salad with a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for picnics or weeknight dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, pepperoncini, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Best served chilled. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.