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Pasta Salad

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Serves:

8

This is such an easy, customizable recipe for your specific likings. The version below is slightly more "Greek" with the feta cheese and olives; however, swap these out for parmesan and salami / pepperoni for a more "Italian" taste. Always a crowd pleaser!

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 C (200 g) dry rotini or shells pasta

  • ½ C green olives, chopped

  • 1 T capers

  • ½ C red onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ C asparagus, cut into 1" pieces

  • 1 C cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ½ C yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin rings

  • 1 C feta cheese, cubed or crumbled

  • ¼ C olive oil

  • ½ t salt

  • ½ t garlic powder

  • ½ t dried parsley

  • ½ t Italian seasoning

  • ¼ t freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ C Italian or vinaigrette dressing


Preparation

  1. Over medium-high heat, bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 10 - 15 minutes until tender. Drain water and let pasta cool completely.

  2. Mix all other ingredients listed above in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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