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Drain the pasta in a colander and run it under a cold tap until cooled. Stir the dressing, cucumber, tomatoes, basil, feta and olives, if using, into the pasta and serve.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times Other uses than in the obvious salad: Toss with pasta, or use as a surprising dressing for crispy, pan-fried potatoes.