Sarah's Summer Pasta Salad
This is a great pasta salad that I take for lunch or dinner when I need to make something easy and fast.
This is a great pasta salad that I take for lunch or dinner when I need to make something easy and fast.
- 2 small sweet peppers cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup english cucumber chopped
- 1/2 cup greek olives chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese chopped
- 1/3 cup italian parsley minced
- 1/3 cup red onion minced
- olive oil or your favorite salad dressing if you use salad dressing make sure it is oil based not creamy
- 2/3 box barilla orzo
- Carbohydrate 3.61362166820398 g
- Cholesterol 16.6875000141068 mg
- Fat 5.84870667155638 g
- Fiber 0.887600002902224 g
- Protein 3.14516166903829 g
- Saturated Fat 3.05150500256995 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (67g)
- Sodium 359.872666967397 mg
- Sugar 2.72602166530176 g
- Trans Fat 0.315584666910372 g
- Calories 77 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
- Cook pasta as directed on box.
- Once pasta has cooled add to ingredients in bowl.
- Mix thoroughly; next, add olive oil or salad dressing to your liking.
- Serve by itself or over a bed of lettuce.
As a busy housewife, I'm always looking for quick and easy meals that my family will love. This summer pasta salad is one of my favorites because it's so refreshing and flavorful. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and pasta.
This salad is also incredibly versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. For example, if you want a more spicy salad, you could add some diced jalapeños. Or, if you want a more creamy salad, you could add some crumbled feta cheese.
No matter how you make it, this summer pasta salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic. So give it a try today!
