With a Mediterranean twist, this pasta salad is a delicious side dish that’s full of flavor and crunch — just in time to serve at your Fourth of July cookout!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly slices
- 1 cucumber, cut into small chunks
- 2 large celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 cup olives, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Dressing:
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; when done, place in a large serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
- Prepare and chop tomatoes, onion, cucumber, celery, basil and olives. Add to pasta.
- In a glass measuring cup, combine dressing ingredients; whisk to combine.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss everything together.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
