Description
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a delightful and colorful dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. With its fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it a great option for busy days. Whether enjoyed as a main course with grilled chicken or as a refreshing side dish, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests with its taste and appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dry pasta (farfalle or your choice)
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- half of a medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey (or your desired sweetener)
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
- 3. Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and drizzle over the salad. Toss to coat evenly.
- 4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg