Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Pasta Salad featuring crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring water to a boil in your large pot. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it quickly.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to ensure every morsel is coated beautifully.
- Serve or chill: You can serve it immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for a more intense flavor.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time for convenience. Customize it by adding ingredients as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean, healthy salad, summer dish, easy recipe