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# **Fresh and Easy Pasta Salad – A Colorful and Tasty Side Dish!**
Looking for a light, vibrant, and delicious side dish to accompany your next meal? Look no further than this **Fresh and Easy Pasta Salad**! Packed with colorful veggies, a zesty dressing, and the perfect balance of flavors, this pasta salad is both refreshing and satisfying. Whether you’re preparing it for a family dinner, picnic, or potluck, this dish is sure to impress with its vibrant hues and irresistible taste.
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## **Why You’ll Love This Pasta Salad:**
1. **Quick and Simple:** This pasta salad comes together in just under 30 minutes, making it the perfect dish when you’re short on time but still want something fresh and homemade.
2. **Perfect for Any Occasion:** Whether it’s a summer BBQ, a holiday gathering, or just a weeknight dinner, this pasta salad fits any occasion and complements a variety of main courses.
3. **Customizable:** You can easily tailor this recipe to fit your preferences, adding your favorite vegetables, proteins, or even swapping in a different dressing to make it your own.
4. **Full of Color and Nutrients:** The mix of veggies not only gives the dish a pop of color but also provides a healthy dose of vitamins and fiber.
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## **Ingredients**
### For the Salad:
– 2 cups **pasta** (any shape you prefer, such as penne, rotini, or farfalle)
– 1 cup **cherry tomatoes**, halved
– 1 cup **cucumber**, diced
– 1 cup **bell peppers**, diced (use a mix of red, yellow, or orange for extra color)
– 1/4 cup **red onion**, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup **black olives**, pitted and sliced (optional)
– 1/2 cup **feta cheese** (crumbled or in small cubes)
– 1/4 cup **fresh parsley** or **basil**, chopped
For the Dressing:
– 1/4 cup **olive oil**
– 2 tablespoons **red wine vinegar**
– 1 tablespoon **lemon juice** (freshly squeezed)
– 1 teaspoon **Dijon mustard** (optional for a bit of tang)
– 1 teaspoon **honey** or **maple syrup** (optional for a slight sweetness)
– 1/2 teaspoon **garlic powder**
– Salt and pepper to taste
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