Bow Tie Pasta Salad in 25 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook for 1 minute less than the package directions for al dente.
2. Drain the pasta in a colander and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
3. Toss the cooled pasta with 1 tbsp of olive oil to prevent clumping.
4. Combine the 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mason jar and shake vigorously until emulsified.
5. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and red bell pepper into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oiled pasta and all the fresh mix-ins.
7. Pour half of the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until lightly coated.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the pasta.
9. Just before serving, stir in the crumbled feta cheese and the remaining half of the dressing.