We use tomatoes, cucumber, and olives in ours but you could really use whatever vegetables you like or have on hand. I think it would be great with peppers, spinach, zucchini, etc. I like to use the rotini pasta because the shape holds the dressing and seasonings well but you could really use any short pasta you like, I've used penne pasta in a pinch and it worked fine.
Ingredients:
8 oz. cooked rotini pasta
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil (or enough to coat the pasta)
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tomato, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 c. olives
1 3.5 oz container of feta cheese
1/2 tsp. italian seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
Step 1: Toss cooked pasta with the olive oil and vinegar. Make sure the pasta is coated completely, if need be add more olive oil.
Step 2: Add tomato, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Add italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours before serving (Although I usually eat a bowl right there while it's still warm, I can't help it!).
And there you have it, quick and easy pasta salad goodness that you don't have to feel guilty about! Enjoy! What are some of your favorite BBQ sides?
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