Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. Featuring al dente pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, this salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light meal. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, it’s a delightful way to enjoy healthy Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Mix cooled pasta with vegetables and feta. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator 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 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg