Summer Pasta Salad

This refreshing Summer Pasta Salad is perfect for picnics and barbecues. It's packed with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta
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• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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• 1 cup cucumber, diced
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• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
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• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
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• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
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• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
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• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package instructions, then rinse with cold water and drain

In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, feta cheese, basil, and parsley

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving

Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired

Serve and enjoy!