Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the best of fresh vegetables, herbs, and pasta, all tossed in a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is as delightful to make as it is to eat. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying flavors, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Enjoy it as a main dish or a side – this versatile salad fits seamlessly into any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces dry pasta (e.g., farfalle)
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2/3 cup kalamata olives
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 1 medium red onion
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Dice cucumber and halve cherry tomatoes while pasta cooks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, honey, garlic, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine cooled pasta with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg