This 4th of July pasta salad makes the perfect side dish for your summer BBQs and celebrations. Made with bow tie pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, feta cheese, onions, and a homemade dressing, it’s delicious.
A simple side that’ll be a crowd favorite, this 4th of July pasta salad is perfect for your patriotic celebrations, Memorial Day gatherings, and summer BBQs.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients & Notes
- Pasta: For this recipe bowtie pasta is used. You can use elbow, twists, or or penne if you want to switch it up.
- Veggies: Cucumber, tomato, peppers, arugula, and red onion.
- Cheese: Feta cheese
- Dressing: Olive oil, seasonings, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar.
For the patriotic holidays, add some cute mini flag toothpicks. It adds some patriotic cheer to the food and makes it look great.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make 4th of July Pasta Salad
See below for a full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chopped vegetables, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggie mixture. Mix gently to combine until well coated.
- Cover and chill in the ridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.
Substitutions & Variations
- Pasta: Switch up the bowtie pasta for your favorite.
- Swap out the vegetables for your favorites or add more.
- Instead of using feta cheese you can use goat cheese or Halloumi.
- Buy pre-chopped vegetables for even quicker make time.
What To Serve With Patriotic Pasta Salad
To keep the patriotic theme going, serve with some fun Patriotic Grilled Hot Dogs, hamburgers, grilled meats, vegetable dishes, and more.
Storing & Reheating
- Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
4th of July Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomato (sliced)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup arugula (chopped)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chopped vegetables, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and veggie mixture. Mix gently to combine until well coated.
- Cover and chill in the ridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.
Notes
- Pasta: Switch up the bowtie pasta for your favorite.
- Swap out the vegetables for your favorites or add more.
- Instead of using feta cheese you can use goat cheese or Halloumi.
- Buy pre-chopped vegetables for even quicker make time.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. For best results, calculate these on your own.
