Easy Greek Pasta Salad

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Easy Greek Pasta Salad
A fresh and easy Greek Pasta Salad just in time for summer! This crowd-pleasing side dish is tasty with grilled meats and at all your backyard barbecues.

Ingredients:
• 1 pound rotini or other small pasta
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 8 ounces Persian cucumbers, diced (about 3)
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1 (8 ounce) chunk feta cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives

Directions:
1. To cook the pasta, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
4. Meanwhile, to make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, feta, and olives.
6. Drizzle with dressing.
7. Toss gently until uniformly combined and serve.