Description
This vibrant Make-Ahead Back to School Pasta Salad is the ultimate solution for busy parents looking to streamline lunch prep. Packed with colorful veggies, creamy feta, and a zesty dressing, this dish is quick to prepare and perfect for meal prep. A delightful mix of flavors and textures makes it a hit with kids and adults alike. Simply whip it up in advance, and you’re ready to conquer those hectic school mornings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (bowtie or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (assorted colors), diced
- ? cup olives, sliced
- ? cup crumbled feta cheese
- ? cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp vinegar (white or balsamic)
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- While pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies and crumbled feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Drizzle over the salad mix.
- Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Cover or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg