Weight Watchers Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 8 oz whole wheat or chickpea pasta (cooked according to package instructions)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

For the Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta:
   • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
2. Prepare Vegetables:
   • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese (if using).
3. Make the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano (if using).
4. Toss Salad with Dressing:
   • Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything together until well coated.
5. Chill:
   • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
6. Serve:
   • Before serving, toss the salad once more and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
7. Optional Garnish:
   • Garnish with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired.