Name: Country Living Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta of your choice; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cucumber, diced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp honey; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the pasta.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Add the fresh basil and toss once more to incorporate it into the salad.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
When ready to serve, give the salad a final gentle toss to refresh the flavors and garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired.

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