Description
Lunch box pasta salad is a colorful, flavorful dish that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or busy weekdays. Packed with vibrant veggies, creamy feta, and a zesty dressing, this easy-to-make salad offers a delightful mix of tastes and textures in every bite. Whip it up in minutes for a refreshing meal that’s sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
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 red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped veggies and crumbled feta. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg