Cold pasta salad

Name: Cold pasta salad
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni, boiled; 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1/2 cucumber, chopped; 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced; 1/2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup feta cheese; 1/2 cup mayonnaise/greek yogurt; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; To taste, salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper powder; 1 tsp. dried oregano

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

While warm dishes like soups and fried snacks are common on the iftar table, adding a refreshing cold dish can balance the meal perfectly. This Cold Pasta Salad is light, flavourful, and packed with colourful vegetables—making it an ideal addition to your Ramadan spread.
This recipe is also highly customizable, allowing you to use whatever vegetables or proteins you have on hand.
This Cold Pasta Salad is simple, colourful, and full of flavour—perfect for busy Ramadan evenings when you want something quick yet satisfying. Because it can be prepared ahead of time, it also reduces last-minute stress in the kitchen.
Whether you're hosting family or preparing a quiet iftar at home, this refreshing dish will surely become a favourite on your Ramadan table.

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

30minutes

4 servings

2 cupsmacaroni, boiled
1/4 cupcherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2red onion, chopped
1/2cucumber, chopped
1/4 cupkalamata olives, sliced
1/2 tbsp.cilantro, chopped
1/4 cupfeta cheese
1/2 cupmayonnaise/greek yogurt
1/3 cupolive oil
1 tbsp.Dijon mustard
To taste, salt
1/2 tsp.pepper powder
1 tsp.dried oregano

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Steps

30minutes

1

In a bowl add the pasta, cucumber, olives, onions and tomatoes. Mix well.
2

In a small bowl, add the yogur/mayonnaise, oregano, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper powder. Mix well.
3

Pour the dressing over the pasta and mix well. Chill for 30 minutes.
4

Serve in individual glasses, with a crumble of feta cheese, oregano and garnish with a mint leaf.