Description
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make salad features al dente rotini pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light meal, this flavorful dish is not only visually stunning but also quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped veggies, feta cheese, olives, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg