Ingredients
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- 8 oz spiral pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spiral pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with diced vegetables and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prepare ahead of time for a perfect picnic or weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Mixing, boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg