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A close-up of a white bowl filled with Pasta Salad Picnic Style, featuring pasta, chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.

Pasta Salad Picnic Style

This pasta salad is designed to stay fresh and flavorful for outdoor meals. It is a simple dish suitable for picnic lovers and meal planners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz Pasta Your preferred shape
  • 1/2 cup Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese Crumbled

Dressing Ingredients

  • To taste Olive oil
  • To taste Lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta well.
  • Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water until it is completely cool. Drain any excess water.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped tomatoes, diced cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.
  • Dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice to your preference. Mix gently to coat all ingredients.
  • Cover the salad and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Transfer the chilled salad to a portable container. Garnish with fresh herbs before you serve it outdoors.

Notes

This salad holds up well for several hours when kept cool, making it good for picnics.
Keyword pasta salad picnic style, picnic pasta salad, summer pasta picnic