Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This easy-to-make salad features al dente rotini pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives. Dressed in a zesty olive oil and lemon vinaigrette, each bite bursts with flavor, making it perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners. Not only is this salad visually appealing with its colorful ingredients, but it’s also a nutritious option packed with vitamins and healthy fats. Enjoy it on its own or as a delightful side dish alongside grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg