Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that transports you to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean. Bursting with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and al dente pasta, this salad combines a medley of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, it offers endless customization options. Toss in your favorite seasonal veggies or proteins for a satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red onion, and dice bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta and chopped vegetables.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives to the mixture; gently fold them in.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil with oregano, salt, and pepper; drizzle over the salad and toss lightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg