Confetti Pasta Salad - VeryVera
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Confetti Pasta Salad

  • Prep Time: 20m
  • Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 8 oz uncooked small shell pasta
  • 1 pt grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 c coarsely chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 c finely chopped red onion
  • 3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
  • 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

For the Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 c fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 large garlic clove, pressed
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. For the vinaigrette, combine lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until combined.
  3. Toss pasta with tomatoes and remaining ingredients, including vinaigrette.
  4. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 8 hours.

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