Peapod and Tomato Pasta Salad with Cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, trim the ends of the peapods and slice them in half on the diagonal. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the salad greens and black olives if needed. Crumble the feta cheese.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, peapods, cherry tomatoes, black olives, salad greens, and red onion.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and white wine vinegar to make the dressing. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.

5. 5

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

6. 6

   Add the crumbled feta cheese and toss lightly again.

7. 7

   Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for a colder salad.