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Pasta salad in a serving bowl with cherry tomatoes on the side.

Mediterranean Shell Pasta Salad

The recipe I am offering you today is such a tasty Pasta and Vegetable Salad. I'm sure the whole family will enjoy it!This salad is perfect for your lunch. It is quick to prepare and will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: easy, pasta salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 388kcal
Author: Sophie Viau

Ingredients

  • 6 cups medium shell pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • ¾ cup feta cheese
  • 1 English cucumber cut into cubes
  • 1 can (15oz) corn
  • ½ cup fire roasted peppers diced
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped basil
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Begin by boiling the shells in a large pot of water, generously salted pot until they reach a perfect al dente texture
  • Once the shells achieve the desired tenderness, drain them and gently rinse the shells under cold water to halt the cooking process. Set them aside.
  • Assemble the salad by combining the pasta, the halved cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber cubes, corn, fire-roasted peppers, and thinly sliced green onions in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad, mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • As a finale, sprinkle basil, and add pinch of salt and a dash of pepper to tate.

Notes

Here are some helpful tips to enhance your experience while preparing and enjoying the shell pasta salad:
  1. To ensure the pasta maintains a pleasant texture, cook it al dente, which means it should be cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when combined with the other ingredients
  2. Selecting fresh and ripe ingredients, especially when it comes to cherry tomatoes and basil, will intensify the flavors of the salad. Look for vibrant tomatoes and fragrant basil leaves to enhance the overall taste experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg