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Zesty Greek Pasta Salad

Easy pasta salad with fresh vegetables, herbs, and made with a simple dressing that will have you coming back for 3rds!
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: BBQ, lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Greek
Keyword: 20 minute meals, cherry tomatoes, cold pasta, feta cheese, feta pasta, fresh herbs, fresh vegetables, greek, greek food, greek salad, italian dressing, pasta salad, slow cooker, spring pasta, spring salad, summer foods, summer salads
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 box rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 1/2 bell pepper chopped into small pieces I like yellow
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4-1/2 cup red onion, chopped small
  • 8-10 halved or sliced olives black or green
  • 1/4 an bunch of chopped parsley stems removed
  • 1/2 lemon, zested, and juiced
  • 1/2 -1 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tps salt I like pink for this dish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta for 8 minutes in a rolling boil of water that has been salted with 1/2 tbsp salt.
    Drain, add to a large serving bowl and refrigerate.
  • Prep all of the vegetables and herbs.
  • Now the dressing. Whisk the zest, juice, Italian dressing, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Now combine all the ingredients. Mix well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and try not to eat it all.
  • ENJOY!