Description
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal. Packed with vibrant veggies, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, it’s a satisfying option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
Veggies:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Additional:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta until al dente, then rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Salad: Combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red peppers, feta, red onion, and parsley in a bowl.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently, adjust seasoning, and chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
