Quick Pasta Salad
Transform lunchtime with this vibrant quick pasta salad! Packed with al dente pasta, fresh veggies, and creamy feta cheese, this colorful dish is not only simple to prepare but also a hit among kids. Perfect for busy mornings, it’s nutritious enough to fuel your little ones through the school day while still being satisfying for even the pickiest eaters. Get ready to whip up a delicious meal in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required after pasta
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups short pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, veggies, and feta cheese. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg