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Mediterranean Rotini Protein Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 12 oz No Yolks Protein rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives Kalamata-style, pitted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese cubed or crumbled
  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
For the dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  4. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  5. Dice the bell pepper and red onion.
  6. Chop parsley and basil.
  7. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  8. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, tomatoes, olives, feta, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and basil.
  9. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  10. Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.