Description
A vibrant Mediterranean Pasta Salad bursting with fresh veggies, feta, and a tangy dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Give it a gentle toss!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added freshness, consider mixing in chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg