Delightful Rotini Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Summer Favorite

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) rotini pasta
• 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup (150 g) cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
• ½ cup (75 g) red onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup (75 g) black olives, sliced
• ½ cup (30 g) fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ cup (30 g) feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon (1 g) black pepper, or to taste