Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad: Fresh, Tangy, and Irresistibly Crisp! is a delightful dish that elevates any occasion with its vibrant flavors and colors. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or light weeknight dinners, this salad features al dente pasta combined with crisp vegetables, tangy olives, and creamy feta cheese, all coated in a zesty dressing. With its refreshing taste and nutritious ingredients, it’s not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as either a side or main dish. Enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired salad as a quick meal prep option or a standout addition to your next get-together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup bell pepper
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh basil
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, parsley, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg