Delicious Italian Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad perfect for a summer lunch or potluck. This easy recipe combines pasta with artichoke hearts, olives, bell peppers, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Large bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound Rotini Pasta
- 1 15 ounce can Artichoke Hearts drained and quartered
- 1 15 ounce can Black Olives drained and halved
- 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup Red Onion chopped
- 1 14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes undrained
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, artichoke hearts, black olives, red bell pepper, red onion, diced tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Stir in the fresh basil.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the feta cheese. You can also add other vegetables such as cucumbers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes. Feel free to experiment with different herbs as well!