Description
A pasta salad recipe that combines cooked pasta, fresh vegetables, cheese, and a simple homemade dressing. This chilled dish works well as a refreshing side or a light meal.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces short pasta (penne, fusilli, rotini, or farfalle)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella (torn into bite-size pieces)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (white wine, red wine, or Champagne)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: International