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Bowl of colorful tricolor pasta salad with vegetables and dressing.

Perfect Tricolor Pasta Salad

A fun and colorful dish that's simple to prepare, perfect for gatherings or a quick meal at home. Packed with fresh vegetables and delightful flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz tricolor pasta Use your preferred shape.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Can substitute with vegan cheese.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Adjust for desired tanginess.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the tricolor pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain and let it cool.
Preparing the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, and feta cheese.
  2. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Combining Everything
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything to combine well.
  2. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Toss in extra dressing if it seems dry when ready to eat again.