Patriotic Pasta Salad Recipe
This festive 4th of July Pasta Salad is a colorful and refreshing side dish that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor. Made with bowtie pasta, crunchy vegetables, and crumbled feta tossed in a zesty homemade dressing, it’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or picnics. Ready in just 25 minutes and best served chilled, it brings a patriotic flair to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup arugula chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup parsley chopped
- 1½ tsp salt for water
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Dressing
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar.
- In a large bowl, mix pasta with vegetables, feta, and parsley.
- Add dressing and toss gently.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Serve cold.