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Pasta Salad

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25 min
4 servings
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Ready for a dish that screams casual summer fun? Picture this: you’ve just tossed together some al dente farfalle, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onions. It’s lively in your salad bowl already, but then you scatter over some creamy feta and rich black olives – suddenly it’s not just pasta salad anymore; it's a vibrant feast for the senses. Drizzled with your own zesty vinaigrette, this pasta salad becomes the star of any backyard hangout or lazy evening meal at home. Simple to whip up but impressive enough to bring smiles around the table, it’s your go-to for making the most out of those precious sunlit days.

What you need?

farfalle pasta200g' farfalle pasta
Pepperto taste' Pepper
black olives1/2 cup' black olives
olive oil1/4 cup' olive oil
lemon juice2 tablespoons' lemon juice
red wine vinegar1 tablespoon' red wine vinegar
dried oregano1 teaspoon' dried oregano
cherry tomatoes1 cup cherry tomatoes
cucumber1 large cucumber
red onion1/2 red onion
Chopped vegetablesNot specified' Chopped vegetables
Black olivesNot specified' Black olives
Fresh basil leavesOptional' Fresh basil leaves
Pine nutsOptional' Pine nuts
feta cheese100g' feta cheese
garlic1 clove' garlic
Cooked pastaNot specified' Cooked pasta
Feta cheeseNot specified' Feta cheese
DressingNot specified' Dressing
Saltto taste' Salt

Possible substitutions

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As the sun smiles down and laughter fills the air, there's nothing quite like a vibrant pasta salad to embody those carefree summer moments. This colorful medley of fresh cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onions, tender farfalle pasta, creamy feta, and bold black olives dances in a homemade vinaigrette that awakens your taste buds. Whether it's an impromptu backyard gathering or a cozy meal at home, this dish effortlessly captures the essence of simple joys shared with loved ones. Let's dive into creating this delightful pasta salad together.

Steps to follow

1
boil
10 minutes

Boil the farfalle pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

2
chop
10 minutes

Chop the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber, and finely slice the red onion.

3
crumble/cut
5 minutes

Crumble the feta cheese and slice the black olives.

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2 tablespoons'
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1 clove'
1 teaspoon'
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4
mix
5 minutes

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

5
combine
5 minutes

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, feta cheese, and black olives. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated. Refrigerate before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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