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Spring Picnic Pasta Salad with Lemon Herbs

A refreshing pasta salad perfect for spring picnics, featuring vibrant vegetables and a zesty lemon herb dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz Pasta (fusilli or penne) Cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Bell pepper Diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
Lemon Herb Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This pasta salad can be made a day in advance for a more developed flavor. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein if desired.

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