Description
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad bursting with the flavors of the Mediterranean, featuring pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling your salted water in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook as per the package instructions until al dente. Once ready, drain and let it cool completely.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, merge the cooled pasta with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, ensuring a colorful and inviting mix.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper for a bright, zesty dressing.
- Toss Together: Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to ensure each component is beautifully coated.
- Chill & Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to mingle and enhance.
Notes
Make this salad ahead of time for deeper flavors. To enhance the dish, consider adding roasted vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Mediterranean, healthy recipe, summer salad, quick meal