Description
4th of July Pasta Salad is a festive dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer gatherings. This vibrant salad features colorful vegetables, delightful rotini pasta, and a zesty dressing that comes together effortlessly. Ideal for barbecues or picnics, it’s easy to customize to suit everyone’s tastes. Bring joy to your Independence Day celebration with this refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, purple), chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and slice the red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard for the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with vegetables and feta cheese. Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled alongside grilled meats or as a standalone dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg